This particular honesuki is constructed from SK carbon steels and finished with a riveted Yo (western) style handle. Carrying a lower price tag and less pizzaz than it’s hand forged counterparts the Nihonko range could easily be written off, but we’ll champion it all day long, with It’s lovely thin profile and excellent sharpenability these knives are a truly excellent choice for professionals, enthusiastic home cooks and those looking to dip their toe into the world of Japanese knives.
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Honesuki Kaku – Triangular Boning Knife
The angular version of the Japanese boning knife. With a stiff triangular blade and pointed tip, it excels at breaking down poultry and accessing tight joints. Its robust construction provides strong leverage and clean, controlled cuts.
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Migaki – Polished Finish
Migaki means “polished.” A migaki finish leaves the blade smooth and reflective, often bringing out subtle details in the steel. It gives knives a clean, modern appearance and makes food release easier thanks to the low-friction surface.
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Sakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making
Based in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents more than 100 years of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, they produce blades that carry the precision, balance, and craftsmanship that Sakai is famous for worldwide.
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SK Steel
Modern alloyed carbon steel with durability and excellent edge performance.
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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.
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Specifications
Blade shape – Honesuki Kaku
Maker – Sakai Kikumori
Blade construction – Monosteel
Steel – S.K Carbon Steel
Handle – Polywood
Total length – 270 mm
Blade length – 150 mm
Blade height at heel – 38 mm
Weight – 160 g
HRC – 62
Blade finish – Migaki
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind edge – 0.55 mm
Spine thickness at heel – 2.97 mm
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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be asked to verify their age at checkout and upon delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
