{"product_id":"masakage-koishi-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-150mm-honesuki","title":"Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Honesuki 150mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masakage Koishi — Aogami Super Honesuki 150 mm is a purpose-built Japanese boning knife designed for poultry work, small-butchery tasks, and precise work around joints, tendons, and cartilage. Forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan under the Masakage brand founded by renowned sharpener Takayuki Shibata, the Koishi line has earned a strong reputation for combining striking looks with serious cutting performance. This knife features an Aogami Super core wrapped in stainless cladding, giving you the excellent edge retention and sharpness of high-end carbon steel with easier day-to-day maintenance than a fully reactive blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koishi line is named for its pebble-like appearance, created by the combination of hammered tsuchime texture and matte kurouchi finish. On this honesuki, that rugged finish is paired with a cherry wood octagonal wa handle and black pakkawood ferrule for a clean, classic look and secure grip. The thick spine, pointed tip, and sturdy heel give the honesuki its signature feel: nimble where you need precision and tough where you need control. For anyone who regularly breaks down chicken or other small proteins, this is one of those knives that quickly proves why specialized tools still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a knife that can separate joints cleanly, trim fat and skin with control, and hold a working edge through repeated prep, this Masakage Koishi Honesuki is an excellent choice. It is not intended for hacking through hard bone, but for careful butchery it is vastly more refined than most Western boning knives. To keep it performing at its best, dry the exposed edge after use and consider occasional protection with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e. For routine edge maintenance between sharpenings, a few light passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help preserve its crisp bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is a honesuki used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A honesuki is a Japanese boning knife primarily used for poultry. It excels at breaking down chicken, duck, and other small proteins because its stiff blade, pointed tip, and strong heel are designed for working around joints, cartilage, and connective tissue with control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is especially useful for home cooks who buy whole chickens or want a dedicated knife for protein prep. It is a specialized shape, but that specialization is exactly what makes it perform so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does Aogami Super require a lot of maintenance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not compared with fully reactive carbon knives. This knife has stainless cladding, so most of the blade is easier to care for. The exposed core edge can still patina or rust if neglected, so it should be wiped dry after use and never left wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I cut through bone with this knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best used around bone rather than through hard bone. It handles cartilage, tendons, and joints very well, but hard bone should be avoided to protect the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takayuki Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koishi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honesuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Mai laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super \/ Blue Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 293 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 106–110 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry wood octagonal wa handle with black pakkawood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 63–64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi, Tsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46976893976800,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/masakage-koishi-honesuki-02.jpg?v=1776420708","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/masakage-koishi-aogami-super-kurouchi-tsuchime-150mm-honesuki","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}