Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood Groove

Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Blood GrooveForged by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda in Sakai, this Blue #1 Mizu Honyaki Yanagiba is a true work of artwhere craftsmanship and performance meet perfection. Made from Aogami #1 carbon steel and hardened to an impressive HRc 6365, it delivers exceptional edge retention and a crisp, effortless cut worthy of the finest sushi chefs. The mirror polished finish reveals subtle steel banding beneath the surfacea hallmark of true honyaki blades that can be

Forged by the legendary Yoshikazu Ikeda in Sakai, this Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba is a true work of art—where craftsmanship and performance meet perfection.

Made from Aogami #1 carbon steel and hardened to an impressive HRc 63–65, it delivers exceptional edge retention and a crisp, effortless cut worthy of the finest sushi chefs. The mirror-polished finish reveals subtle steel banding beneath the surface—a hallmark of true honyaki blades that can be further refined to unveil a soft, cloud-like hamon.

Adding to its beauty and complexity is the elegant fuller (blood groove), a detail rarely seen outside authentic Japanese swords. This knife is paired with a stunning full amboyna burl saya featuring a matching groove design, and a classic octagonal handle that complements its refined aesthetic.

More than just a cutting tool, this is a collector’s piece that embodies the spirit of Sakai’s finest traditions—exclusively available from K&S.