Suisin Inox Honyaki Wa-Kiritsuke 10.5"
Description
About Suisin Inox Honyaki 'Wa'
The Suisin Inox Honyaki knives represent a perfect hybrid of traditional Japanese and Western style knives. `Wa' stands for `Japanese,' which refers to the thin, honyaki tempered Swedish steel with a traditional Japanese yew handle and a water buffalo horn bolster. The blade's sharp 90:10 bevel makes it similar to a single sided edge, which is great for precision work. This line is the lightest knife in Korin's collection and is highly recommended for those interested in traditional Japanese knives, while retaining all the practicality and user-friendliness of Western style knives.
About Suisin
Suisin is a Japanese knife brand dedicated to the philosophy of one-to-one craftsmanship. Each Suisin knife is treated as a unique creation, designed to feel like a natural extension of the hand, crafted with precision by skilled artisans.
Based in Sakai, the historic heart of Japanese knifemaking, Suisin is committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and creating knives that reflect the artistry of Sakai while embracing innovation and contributing to the growth of the craft of knifemaking.
Purpose of Wa-Kiritsuke
Used only by the most skilled master chefs in Japan, the single-edged kiritsuke requires an accomplished technique and talent to use effectively, making ownership of this knife a symbol of status and prestige for top Japanese chefs. The kiritsuke is used by pros as a multi-purpose chef's knife and gets its name from the resemblance to a Japanese sword.
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Wa-Kiritsuke |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | SANDVIK19C27 |
| Classification | Honyaki |
| Saya Cover | Magnolia Wooden Cover Included |
| Knife Bevel | 90/10 |
| Handle Material | Japanese Yew Wood |
| Bolster Material | Water Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary) |
| HRC | 60 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 158 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.8 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [inches] | 0.08 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 5.75 |
Use
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.