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KIREAJI

Super Steel (Honyaki) Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 210mm-Mirror Polished(both sides)

Super Steel (Honyaki) Yanagiba(Kiritsuke) 210mm-Mirror Polished(both sides)

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<Type>
Yanagiba(Kiristuke)
 -Single-edged: right-handed
 -Mirror Polished: both sides

<Material>
 - Blade : Super Steel
 - Handle：Ebony & Buffalo horn

<Size & Weight>
 -Handle to tip length: 210㎜
 -Blade height: 27㎜
 -Thickness: 1.8㎜
 -Weight: 103g

<Brand name>
 Shiroyama (made in Sakai, Osaka)

Shipping & Returns

Shipping is free to the United States and Canada.
After receiving an order from the customer, the craftsmen in Sakai City attach a handle to the Japanese knife and, if requested, perform Honbazuke as well. Therefore, it takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks to deliver the product.
Please refer to our return policy.

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Traditional craftsmen working on this product

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Tadayoshi Yamatsuka

Master of Japanese Knife Mirror Polishing

  • Mr. Yamatsuka was recognized as a traditional craftsman in 2022.
  • Excelling in blade sharpening skills, especially for thin blades
  • Renowned in Sakai for his mirror polished technique on Japanese knives.

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. High-quality Japanese Knive

    KIREAJI offers high-quality knives crafted by skilled artisans from Sakai City. Utilizing traditional techniques and carefully selected materials, we achieve superior sharpness and durability.

  • Honbazuke

    2.  Genuine Sharpness

    To ensure you experience sharpness, we provide a free Honbazuke by our skilled craftsmen.

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    3. Lifetime Knife Use

    Every knife comes with a free Saya(Sheath) for durability. We also provide paid after-sales services with Sakai City Japanese knife workshop.

  • Precautions

    1. If you wish to Honbazuke, please select "Yes" when ordering. (Free of charge)
    2. Each piece is handmade and therefore unique. Please consider the weight and length as approximate guidelines.
    3. As buffalo horn is a natural material, variations in color occur, and the product may not exactly match the photo.
    4. We pay close attention to our inventory, but in the rare case that an item is out of stock, we will notify you via email.

Three reasons why Super Steel (Honyaki) is chosen

  • Japanese knife honyaki made in Sakai City

    1. Honyaki

    Compared to matching knives, Honyaki knives are less prone to distortion even after long-term use, and they are highly popular partly because they are made using the same manufacturing process as Japanese swords.

  • Japanese knife mirror polished made in Sakai City

    2. Mirror Polished

    The surface of the blade is mirror polished.

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    3. The Sharpening Process by Sakai City Traditional Craftsman

    The sharpening process, including mirror polishing, is performed by traditional craftsman Tadayoshi Yamatsuka.
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Recommended Users for Super Steel (Honyaki)

  1. Professional chefs:
    Well-suited for professional chefs due to their exceptional sharpness and prolonged edge retention.
    With their high hardness, they resist chipping and can be sharpened repeatedly, ensuring long-term use.
  2. Cooking enthusiasts prioritizing sharpness:
    Ideal for cooking enthusiasts seeking the sharpest knives available.
    Suited for those confident in their cooking skills and desiring high-end knives.
Before using a knife

Before Using a Knife

Knives are crucial tools in cooking, and understanding their proper usage helps maintain quality, durability, and safety. We hope our customers will enjoy using their knives for a long time and enhance their cooking experiences.

Before Using a Knife
Daily Care of Japanese Knives

Daily Care of Japanese Knives

We aim for all of you to use your knives for a long time. To achieve this, we have summarized what aspects of knife care you should pay attention to on a regular basis.

Daily Care of Japanese Knives

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.　　(Estimated reply time: within 10 hours)

The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • The process to completion creates the quality of a knife.

  • Knife-making involves many steps before a single blade is complete. Each step contributes to the knife’s unique character and quality. From forging the steel, shaping, sharpening, to the final polish—every stage has purpose, and cutting corners at any point would affect the knife’s outcome.

  • A knife is crafted not only for performance but also to fit comfortably in the user’s hand. Its balance, feel, and sharpness—all of these qualities must come together, and each step is essential. As craftsmen, we take pride in this commitment. The process to completion is where we infuse our skill, and it’s what makes a knife truly authentic.