Exotic: Genkai Masakuni (玄海正國) White 2 Mizu-Honyaki Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm Old StockThis Genkai Masakuni Sakimaru Takohiki is a 270mm single bevel sashimi knife forged in White 2 honyaki construction, best fit for professional slicers seeking mizu honyaki craftsmanship with a rounded Kanto style tip. Master Mukou Yoneo produces this blade using the mizu honyaki technique, one of the rarest methods in Japanese knifemaking known for an extremely high failure rate during forging. The sakimaru profile features a gently rounded tip and

optimising the geometry for push-cutting

7mm at the heel and tapers to 0

this santoku profile measures 165mm in edge length with a 45mm heel height

The VG10 core steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance

weighing 121g total with a 47

The Inox steel is hardened to 57-59 HRC and offers rust resistance suitable for users prioritising low maintenance over maximum edge retention

47mm heel height

This Nakagawa Left Hand Ginsan Honesuki 150 mm Kasumi Ebony is a single bevel boning knife forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai

5mm heel height and weighs 167g

The Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 180mm with Black Chacate handle is a stainless clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made blade

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