The Kohetsu AS Honesuki is made with stainless cladding over
Aogami Super steel which is a fantastic carbon steel for kitchen knives. The alloy is hardened to an HRC of 64. The stainless cladding protects the blade from corrosion and makes for easy maintenance. The exposed AS steel edge needs to be kept dry but will develop a patina over time which will aid in its protection.
The honesuki style of knife is used for boning work, mostly for poultry. But many cooks find the knife useful for a wide variety of cutting chores in the kitchen. The triangular shape and sharp point enable the user to get into places other blades simply cannot reach. It’s the kind of knife that once used will become a go-to blade.
The handle is made with gray pakka wood in an octagonal shape with a black pakka wood ferrule (updated from the handle shown in the video below).
Please note, the knife sharpener intentionally thins the edges of these knives to make them perform better, especially on the tip area. Often times you will see a hazy/cloudy scratch pattern as a result. This is not a defect. Please look at the 4th photo on this page to see it.
We have created the Kohetsu line with a simple philosophy of providing a well-made and straightforward knife at a super competitive price. High quality and high value are what defines the brand. Once you try this fun knife we trust you will agree with us.
Weight: 4.3 oz (122 g)
Edge Length: 151 mm
Total Length: 299 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.3 mm
Blade Height: 38.7 mm