After 50 years, Anryu has given over his business to his trusted apprentice, Ikeda san, who now manages Anryu Hamono and does the lion's share of the work.
The honesuki is a Japanese version of a boning knife. It is quite different from a Western boning knife. This is mainly due to its triangular shape and the fact that it is a very stiff blade with very little flex. The honesuki works very well for deboning all kinds of proteins including poultry and typically has an asymmetrical edge. However, this knife is ground on both sides with a symmetrical 50/50 edge. Be warned that while it is a boning knife, it is not meant to cut through bones. It is made to cut through the joints of the bird. Due to its shape and height, the honesuki can also double up nicely as a utility or petty style of knife. Comes with a very nice oval rosewood and pakka wood handle.Workshop: Anryu Hamono
Lead Blacksmith: Ikeda San
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless, Hammered
Edge Steel: Blue #2
HRC: 62
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 4.4 ounces
Blade Length: 157 mm
Total Length: 300 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5 mm
Blade Height: 42.3 mm
Handle: Oval Rosewood
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
The honesuki is a Japanese version of a boning knife. It is quite different from a Western boning knife. This is mainly due to its triangular shape and the fact that it is a very stiff blade with very little flex. The honesuki works very well for deboning all kinds of proteins including poultry and typically has an asymmetrical edge. However, this knife is ground on both sides with a symmetrical 50/50 edge. Be warned that while it is a boning knife, it is not meant to cut through bones. It is made to cut through the joints of the bird. Due to its shape and height, the honesuki can also double up nicely as a utility or petty style of knife. Comes with a very nice oval rosewood and pakka wood handle.
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4 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Tojiro honesuki 150mm Anryu HonesukiPosted By: Ryan
2 people found this review helpful
This is a great knife, and for the quality the price is on point. It's got a great edge and breaking down a whole chicken was a breeze. Nice balanced weight and I really like the hammered finish. The only thing I found is that one side of the handle had a raise where the handle meets the ferrule, but it's not something that I'm aware of while using it. Other than that, the fit and finish is very nice. Definitely recommend this knife.
2 people found this review helpful
This is a great knife, and for the quality the price is on point. It's got a great edge and breaking down a whole chicken was a breeze. Nice balanced weight and I really like the hammered finish. The only thing I found is that one side of the handle had a raise where the handle meets the ferrule, but it's not something that I'm aware of while using it. Other than that, the fit and finish is very nice. Definitely recommend this knife.
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