SKU: H132-1 ISBN: H132-1

Kiritsuke White steel #2 Mirror Finish Honyaki Buffalo Ebony Handle 240mm

¥178,000

Craftsman:
Blacksmith: Kohei Ebuchi(江渕浩平)
Sharpener (traditional craftsman): Shotaro Nomura(野村祥太郎)
Inscription / Pattern: Akimasa Oe(大江章雅)

Experience professional performance with this stunning Kiritsuke white steel #2 mirror finish honyaki blade. Handcrafted with a buffalo ebony handle, its superior strength and sharpness will have you slicing through every task with ease and precision. Feel the quality of this uniquely crafted blade every time you use it. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an usuba for slicing fish with ease.

“Kiritsuke” knifes are an all-purpose knife featured a diagonally cut-off tip. Kiritsuke knives are one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a slicer or a vegetable knife. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user needs more skill with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique kiritsuke style design properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by the chefs as a symbol of status.

DESCRIPTION

The Honyaki knives can only be made by a few skilled craftsmen in Japan in same method as traditional Japanese sword. It is an art of craftsmanship with Japanese traditional techniques, and features outstanding sharpness and durability. The production is very small, due to the difficulty and time-consuming process.

Its blade is made through Honyaki process, so the edge gets very hard and retains its sharpness for a long time.

The honyaki knives cannot be mass-produced. They are primarily for professional chefs and for the most important person because of the highest quality traditional-style Japanese knives.

Shirogami No.2 has minimal impurities and a very fine grain structure, so it is ideal for fine cutting tools such as Japanese traditional-style knives. Despite being a ‘simple’ carbon steel, Shirogami No.2 has very good edge retention and it is also very easy to re-sharpen. Recommended for first-time users of Japanese traditional-style knives.About the handle, the beautiful Buffalo Tsuba (bolster) equipped to the Magnolia Wood handle represent high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally. The handle shape of Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits better comfortably to your hand.
(＊Please be noted that the buffalo tsuba (bolster) is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)

INFORMATION

Blade Material: White steel #2/Shirogami No.2
Blade HRC: 61~63
Blade Finish: Honyaki
Blade Type: Single-edged
Blade Length: 240mm
Blade Thinckness: 5mm
Total Length: 395mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 300g
Handle: Buffalo Magnolia Handle
Origin: Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture
Availability Sheath: No(Choosing the fit sheath)

NOTICE

Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.

Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.

Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.

Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.

Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.

*The box shown in the pictures is for illustration purposes only. The actual packaging you receive may vary.

HANDMADE FORGING

With the traditional forging process, the molecules of the iron material are finely tuned, leading to the completion of a "living kitchen knife" that breathes.

DURABILITY

The process of heating and forging each material for mold making is repeated three or four times to quickly shape the blade and create durability before the carbon is released from the steel causing it to lose its original strength.

SHARPNESS

The blade is the most important factor in achieving the best possible sharpness. It is polished in our own blade factory to produce uncompromising sharpness.

HANDLE

The highest priority is placed on sturdiness, a sense of luxury, and a shape that is easy to grip and does not cause fatigue even after long hours of use.

Hi! I recently bought a beautiful knife that serves extremely well and makes me happy every day when I use it. I was just thinking about one thing and don't take it as an offense but maybe point to improve. The knife was covered in a layer of sticky grease, probably just mix of magnolia oil and dirt from the air. I washed it easily off with a liquid sand but I just think that buying a knife that costs 150k+ should be almost a ritual itself, especially when it's being bought in Japan where the hospitality of stores is at the very high standard. I'd also definitely appreciate a saya to go with this kind of knife since I always got it along with a bit cheaper Japanese knives I bought earlier. As I mentioned before, I really love the knife and don't regret buying it, I just think that the details when buying it should have more attention. Have a great day and thank you for such a beautiful knife.

FAQ

How much does shipping cost?

All orders will be shipped directly from Japan by Fedex , DHL or EMS to the address you specify.

Japan：Free Shipping OVER ¥20,000 JPY
Overseas：Free Stand Shipping OVER ¥30,000 JPY
(Except for remote areas)

Shipping cost will be automatically calculated on the checkout page
Shipping company: Japan Post,Fedex,DHL,EMS

U-pack(Japan) : ¥1,000 JPY　
Fedex (Overseas designated area) :¥3,000 JPY 　
DHL (Overseas designated area) :¥3,000 JPY　
EMS (Overseas designated area) :¥2,800~¥3,800 JPY
DHL (Overseas designated area-Remote areas) :¥4,500~4,900JPY
Fedex (Overseas designated area-Remote areas) :¥4,700JPY

Shipping charges for remote locations such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada will change.

When will my order be delivered?

Delivery time depends on the destination. Usually it takes 2-14 days. International shipping is available to most of the countries. If we can NOT ship to your location, we will contact you. In addition, we will notify you of your order by sending you an "Order Confirmation" and a "Shipping Notification" after you place your order.

What is the return policy?

Musashi Online Store is located in Japan, so after customers order from Japan through the website, the products will be shipped from Japan.We are unable to accept returns or exchanges for personal reasons after delivery.

The products will be subject to strict quality inspection before shipment. If there is any natural damage to the product, or if the product is wrong, we will exchange the product.

Please Contact Us as soon as possible within 7 days of receiving the product or call us if it is judged to be necessary to exchange the product.

After confirming the contents of your order, we will prepare a product for exchange that you can use with confidence.

However, if the product is out of stock, we will issue a refund.

I haven't received the knives yet

Delivery may be delayed depending on weather or road conditions. Please refer to the tracking number in the Shipping Notification sent at the time of shipment.

What methods of payment are available?

Discover, VISA, Master Card, American Express, Pay Pal. Our website uses SSL technology, which encrypts the important personal information of customers to ensure data security.

About Tariffs and VAT

Tariffs and VAT are established by the customs authorities of the country or region where the goods are purchased, and are based on the country of manufacture and the goods. Classification determines the amount of duty.

The amount you pay at the time of purchase does not include local customs duties and VAT, which may or may not be levied at the discretion of the local customs office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the relevant tax authorities in your country.

Cancellation procedures and fees

After you place an order, the network and banking system will automatically deduct the relevant fees, which will not be refunded after you cancel the order.

You need to contact us before your order is shipped.

We will deduct a handling fee according to the actual packing progress.

The total cancellation fee is 5%~15% before your order is shipped. (Except for Pre-orders)

About pre-orders...

First of all, we are very grateful for your trust and support to us.

About pre-order,as a rule, orders cannot be cancelled after payment is made because pre-order items are usually scarce, they need to be made by a separate request to the craftsman.

If you need to cancel for personal reasons, a 30% cancellation fee will be deducted within the deadline of the Pre-order. If the delivery is not completed within the booking period, the order can be cancelled completely without any handling fee.