A honesuki is built for breaking down poultry and working carefully around joints, and this 150mm version from the Hatsukokoro Hikari line pairs that purpose-built shape with a core of SLD semi-stainless tool steel. The compact profile and pointed tip make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, while a relatively tall heel adds stability when trimming and portioning.
SLD delivers strong edge retention and toughness while asking for less maintenance than a fully reactive carbon steel. The blade carries a clean kasumi finish with a visible hamon line, ground with a symmetrical 50/50 convex bevel. The handle is an octagonal ebony with a polished finish, light and responsive in hand.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it soak, and use only wood or soft plastic cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, or hard rinds, and store the knife in a saya or blade guard between uses. Sharpen on quality water stones to keep the edge at its best.
We do not carry a saya that fits this knife. We recommend the felt blade guard instead.Maker: Hatsukokoro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: SLD Semi-Stainless Tool Steel
Grind: 50/50 Convex, 12 Degrees Per Side
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Finish: Satin Kasumi with Etched Hamon
Weight: 2.9 oz (82 g)
Blade Length: 150 mm
Total Length: 277 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 38 mm
SLD delivers strong edge retention and toughness while asking for less maintenance than a fully reactive carbon steel. The blade carries a clean kasumi finish with a visible hamon line, ground with a symmetrical 50/50 convex bevel. The handle is an octagonal ebony with a polished finish, light and responsive in hand.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it soak, and use only wood or soft plastic cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, or hard rinds, and store the knife in a saya or blade guard between uses. Sharpen on quality water stones to keep the edge at its best.
We do not carry a saya that fits this knife. We recommend the felt blade guard instead.
