About the Shape - The Honesuki is a Japanese style boning knife. Originally designed for poultry and small animals like rabbit, it excels for many larger butchering and fish filleting work. It has a relatively thick heel for scraping meat from bones, and a thinner tip for precise cuts. You don't want to force this knife through bone, but it's perfect for cutting through cartilage and tendons.
About Masakage Kumo - Sexy or what? Dubbed Kumo (cloud), these dreamy looking blades could be compared to watching the clouds on the coolest of days. The blades are hand-forged with VG-10 stainless steel wrapped with alternating damascus layers of stainless steel and nickel, teamed up with an octagon cherry wood and pakka handle. They have a nice light feel and forward balance. Heavenly!
VG-10 is a steel that brings sharpness, toughness and stain resistance together in the best combination possible. That and it’s stainless so you never see your food discolour or pick up a rusty knife.
Knife Shape | Honesuki |
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Blade Length | 150mm |
Blade Height | 39mm |
Steel Type | VG10 Stainless Steel |
Rockwell Hardness | 60:62 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle, Octagon Cherrywood handle with Red pakkawood collar |
Blacksmith | Katsushige Anryu |
Knife Line | Masakage Kumo |