Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm
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The Yoshikazu Ikeda Abura Honyaki Sujihiki 270mm is an heirloom-grade slicer from Sakai, forged as true honyaki (monosteel) in Shirogami #3 and paired with a hand-finished ironwood Western (yo) handle. Oil-quenched (abura) honyaki delivers a hard, high-refinement edge with a resilient spine and a visible hamon. This 270 excels at long, single-stroke slices on proteins—sashimi, roasts, gravlax—while the slim 36.1 mm heel height and tapered 0.9 mm tip keep it agile for precise trimming. If you’ve been searching for a collectible slicer that still wants to work every weekend, this is it.
Care is straightforward: wipe dry during prep, store dry, and add a light coat of food-safe wax between uses. For best results, maintain with regular stropping and periodic professional sharpening.
Common Questions
Q: What does “Abura Honyaki” mean, and why does it matter?
A: “Honyaki” means the blade is forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel (no cladding) and differentially hardened. “Abura” indicates oil quenching, which offers a great balance of edge hardness and toughness with a striking hamon line.
Q: Is this sujihiki suitable for home cooks?
A: Yes—if you value precise slicing and will care for carbon steel. It rewards simple habits: wipe during use, dry after, and avoid bones and frozen foods. Pair it with a soft cutting board like our Hasegawa Pro to protect the edge.
Q: How should I maintain the edge?
A: Touch up on a leather strop between sharpenings. See our Tokushu XL Buffalo Leather Strop. When it’s time for a full refresh, we offer a pro sharpening service.
Specifications
- Core Steel: Shirogami #3 (White #3) – Honyaki (monosteel) Rust prone
- Cladding Type: None (true honyaki, differentially hardened)
- Blade Length: 277 mm
- Overall Length: 408 mm
- Blade Height: 36.1 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 2.9 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): 2.5 mm
- Spine Thickness (Tip): 0.9 mm
- Weight: 272 g
- Handle Material: Ironwood (Western/Yo)
- Hardness (HRC): ~61 (typical for Ikeda White #3 honyaki)
- Grind/Edge: Double-bevel, 50/50
- Quench: Oil (Abura)
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Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
