Masakage knives are forged in Takefu Village, located in Echizen, Japan, an area with a rich history of blacksmithing that dates back over 700 years. This region is particularly famous for its production of high-quality blades and is home to many master blacksmiths. Each Masakage knife is meticulously crafted using premium materials, such as high-carbon steels (e.g., VG10, Aogami, or Shirogami), and features a traditional Japanese octagonal handle made from natural wood.

This line has been named Yuki (snow) due to the frosty Nashiji finish, paired with the white magnolia handle. The splash of red pakka gives it a feeling of drama, Handmade with a hard Shirogami (white) carbon steel and clad in a softer stainless steel, the Yuki range are a customers favourite. You get the superior edge retention, easy sharpening and a silky smooth cut of a carbon-steel blade, with only minor maintenance required on the edge of the knife.

The Honesuki is a Japanese boning knife designed primarily for breaking down poultry but also excels at processing larger cuts of meat with bone. Unlike Western boning knives, which tend to be thin and flexible, the Honesuki features a thicker spine and rigid, triangular blade, giving it superior strength and precision. This rigidity allows for clean, controlled cuts while preventing the blade from bending when working around joints and bones.

Its sharp, fine tip makes it easy to maneuver around sockets and tight spaces, while the sturdy edge efficiently separates meat from bone with minimal effort. The Honesuki is not meant for heavy-duty cleaving but is perfect for trimming, deboning, and scraping meat cleanly from the bone. Its unique design may take some getting used to, but once mastered, it becomes an invaluable tool for butchers and chefs who work with poultry and meat regularly. If you’re looking for a precise, powerful, and highly efficient boning knife, the Honesuki is a game-changer.

Weight: 115g

Handle Material: Oval magnolia with red pakka wood bolster

Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")

Blade Length: 170mm (6.6")

Blade Depth: 40mm

Thickness at spine: 4.6mm

Thickness at tip: 0.4mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: Stainless/white #2

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 63