The Reigetsu line from Tojiro was formerly called Fuji Narihira. These are very popular, good bang-for-the-buck knives made with Molybdenum Vanadium blended steel. The handles are made with durable POM material that won't crack or shrink. All finishing work and inspections occur in the Sanjo City factory of Tojiro. The initial grinding and heat treatment are done in China. This is a great option for line cooks!
Formerly Called Fuji Narihira
Manufacturer: Tojiro
Line: Reigetsu
Location: Finishing Work in Sanjo City, Japan
Initial Manufacturing: China
Construction: Stamped, Mono Steel
Steel: 4116 (Molybdenum Vanadium Blended)
Handle: Yo
Scales: Black Micarta
Weight: 5.8 oz (164 g)
Blade Length: 152 mm
Total Length: 277 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.2 mm
Blade Height: 39.0 mm
Reviews
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Reigestu Honesuki ReviewPosted By: AJS
Great knife, fantastic price, and cuts like a dream through poultry and meat. I often use it to break up duck and chicken at work, and have not needed to sharpen it once despite several months of weekly use. I will say to watch the tip, as the steel there did chip slightly due to accidental partial impact with a metal counter. One of my favorite knifes to use or specialized, and even some general kitchen use.
Great knife, fantastic price, and cuts like a dream through poultry and meat. I often use it to break up duck and chicken at work, and have not needed to sharpen it once despite several months of weekly use. I will say to watch the tip, as the steel there did chip slightly due to accidental partial impact with a metal counter. One of my favorite knifes to use or specialized, and even some general kitchen use.
Amazing for the price Great economic blade. Posted By: Jeffrey
8 people found this review helpful
For the price, you can't go wrong with this knife. I've used it daily in a professional kitchen like a petty knife. I hit it with some stones after about a week and it holds an edge pretty well. Most of my staff won't touch it because it's "too" sharp. Fit and finish is about what you would expect from a knife at this price point. My biggest issue with this knife is the handle and how slippery it gets when it starts getting wet from what you are cutting. Especially while wearing gloves. Beyond that, you can't beat this knife even at three or four times its cost.
8 people found this review helpful
For the price, you can't go wrong with this knife. I've used it daily in a professional kitchen like a petty knife. I hit it with some stones after about a week and it holds an edge pretty well. Most of my staff won't touch it because it's "too" sharp. Fit and finish is about what you would expect from a knife at this price point. My biggest issue with this knife is the handle and how slippery it gets when it starts getting wet from what you are cutting. Especially while wearing gloves. Beyond that, you can't beat this knife even at three or four times its cost.
Well suited for its rolePosted By: Matt Freeman
5 people found this review helpful
First of all, five stars for value, although the fit and finish are just a skosh under Tojiro's own stuff, which Steve the video guy says himself. It's fine, just not the best you'll find. Overall a nice hefty knife with a beefy stainless blade that should have no trouble cutting through wing joints and so forth. Pretty sharp OOTB. One reason I got it was to practice sharpening a single-bevel knife that wasn't a pricey masterpiece. The videos I've seen suggest it's not that tricky but I just want to be careful not to scratch up the nice satin finish on the convex side. I don't have a chicken handy to take a test drive on but I think it'll be great for that and handy for other things too.
5 people found this review helpful
First of all, five stars for value, although the fit and finish are just a skosh under Tojiro's own stuff, which Steve the video guy says himself. It's fine, just not the best you'll find. Overall a nice hefty knife with a beefy stainless blade that should have no trouble cutting through wing joints and so forth. Pretty sharp OOTB. One reason I got it was to practice sharpening a single-bevel knife that wasn't a pricey masterpiece. The videos I've seen suggest it's not that tricky but I just want to be careful not to scratch up the nice satin finish on the convex side. I don't have a chicken handy to take a test drive on but I think it'll be great for that and handy for other things too.
Really ImpressedPosted By: Andrew - verified customer
6 people found this review helpful
I don't own a lot of Japanese knives - just been getting in to them. Have used high quality Western knives for many years. I got this knife because I wanted to try out a honesuki. I break down whole chickens frequently and enjoy making boneless thighs. I highly recommend this type of knife for this. The pointed tip lets you easily separate joints while the wide heel makes deboning simple. The finish on the knife blade is really nice. As nice as much more expensive knives. The finish on the handle is average with some minor catchy spots. But for the price this is really impressive. Highly recommended especially if you are thinking of trying out a honesuki.
6 people found this review helpful
I don't own a lot of Japanese knives - just been getting in to them. Have used high quality Western knives for many years. I got this knife because I wanted to try out a honesuki. I break down whole chickens frequently and enjoy making boneless thighs. I highly recommend this type of knife for this. The pointed tip lets you easily separate joints while the wide heel makes deboning simple. The finish on the knife blade is really nice. As nice as much more expensive knives. The finish on the handle is average with some minor catchy spots. But for the price this is really impressive. Highly recommended especially if you are thinking of trying out a honesuki.
Fuji Cutlery Narihira Honesuki 150mm Knife Honesuki 150 mm knife Great KnifePosted By: Gian - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
Beautiful knife. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, no chicken, but it's sharp and looks well made. Took it to a King's 1200 stone for a minute just because, I'm pretty sure it didn't need it but I wanted to. Stout knife, feels substantial
4 people found this review helpful
Beautiful knife. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, no chicken, but it's sharp and looks well made. Took it to a King's 1200 stone for a minute just because, I'm pretty sure it didn't need it but I wanted to. Stout knife, feels substantial
