Overview

The Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki Sakimaru Sujihiki 300mm is a collector-grade slicer built to work. Forged in Sakai as true honyaki (monosteel) from Shirogami #3, it features a long, slender profile for single, uninterrupted draw-cuts through sashimi blocks, roasts, and cured fish. This piece includes Special Polishing by Mr. Lee of Michun Knife Works, bringing out a vivid, high-contrast hamon so the blade looks as extraordinary as it performs. The robust spine (3.3→3.0→1.0 mm) tapers to a precise tip, while the sakimaru point adds control for detail work and presentation slices.

Maintain like any high-carbon honyaki: wipe during prep, dry immediately, and store with a light protective coat. Pair with a forgiving board and touch up the edge between full sharpenings.

Common Questions

Q: What’s the advantage of a sakimaru sujihiki over a standard sujihiki? A: You get the same ultra-clean slicing performance with a subtly upturned, yanagiba-inspired tip that improves line control for finishing cuts and decorative work—great for sashimi portioning and fine trimming without switching knives.

Q: Is this suitable for home cooks or only pros? A: Both—if you value precision and will care for carbon steel. Use a soft board like our Hasegawa Pro, wipe the blade often, and avoid bones, hard pits, or frozen foods.

Q: How should I protect the polish and hamon? A: Rinse and wipe—no abrasives. After drying, apply a whisper-thin coat of food-safe oil such as tsubaki oil. For edge upkeep, strop lightly on our XL Buffalo Leather Strop and send in for a full pro sharpening when needed.

Specifications

Core Steel: Shirogami #3 (White #3) – Honyaki (monosteel) (Rust Prone)

Cladding Type: None (true honyaki, differential hardening)

Blade Length: 308 mm

Overall Length: 441 mm

Blade Height: 38 mm

Spine Thickness (Heel): 3.3 mm

Spine Thickness (Mid): 3.0 mm

Spine Thickness (Tip): 1.0 mm

Weight: 326 g

Handle Material: Ironwood (Western/Yo)

Hardness (HRC): ~61 (typical for Ikeda White #3 honyaki)

Finish: Mirror polish with enhanced hamon reveal by Michun Knife Works (Mr. Lee)

Origin: Sakai, Japan