About the Maker - Aoki Hamono

Established in 1947, Aoki Hamono Seisakushi Co. (青木刃物製作所) produces under the brand name "Sakai Takayuki (堺孝行)". Their products maintains the traditional skills of Sakai's Japanese knives and demonstrate the skills of world class masters.

About the Shape - Honekiri

The Honekiri (骨切り), also known as Hamokiri, is a specialized Japanese knife designed specifically for cleaning daggertooth pike conger, a fish that is full of fine bones. The unique design of the Honekiri allows it to handle this challenging task with precision and ease.

About the Steel - Shirogami

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) series steel is very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with these steels are prone to rust.

About the Finish - Kasumi

Kasumi (霞) means "mist" and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge.

Sakai Takayuki Shirogami Kasumi Honekiri 240mm

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