Best Honing Steel For Japanese Knives

Yoshihiro Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Japanese Chef Knife Set (Gyuto (210mm) & Petty (150mm))

...ocess that helps draw out the hardness of refined steel while infusing it with enough resiliency to perform consistently in the most exacting of conditions. These knives are perfect for those who are looking for a thin, razor sharp, double edged blade that is very light in weight..
Aus-8 is commonly used in high-end Japanese knives and provides a good foundation to build a knife with well-rounded attributes. The craftsmanship on the blade is impeccable with attention to detail that only hands on work can provide. The quality of the steel together with its' expert craftsmanship makes this a professional quality chefs knife with an excellent blend of razor sharpness, durability, and comfort that is unrivaled in its price range..
The Gyuto is a Japanese chefs knife with a curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables. Sometimes called a utility knife, the Petty is a smaller version of a chefs knife but is bigger than a Paring knife..
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. These knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wood....

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Shun Cutlery Classic Combination Honing Steel 9 Gently Corrects Rolled Knife Edges Smooth & Micro-Ribbed Honing Rod Built-In Angle Guide Professional Japanese Honing Steel

SHUN HONING STEEL: Keep your knife collection in perfect condition with the Shun 9-inch Classic Combination Honing Steel..
PROFESSIONAL KNIFE SHARPENING: All knives naturally develop tiny bends through normal use. This honing tool corrects those bends – ensuring the....
COMBINATION HONING ROD: This stainless steel knife sharpener features a smooth side for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed side for monthly honing..
BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE HANDLE: The durable, ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is comfortable for both left- and right-handed users. Features a built-in....
TRADITIONAL, ARTISAN CUTLERY: Inspired by the traditions of ancient Japan, Shun knives are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans to produce blades of....

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Enso Knife Set - Made in Japan - HD Series - VG10 Hammered Damascus Japanese Stainless Steel with Dark Ash Knife Block - 25 Piece

Knife Set includes 4" Paring Knife, 4.75" Petty Knife, 4.75" Santoku Knife, 5.5" Prep Knife, 6" Boning Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 6.5" Carving Fork, 6.5" Nakiri Knife, 6.5" Santoku Knife, 7" Bunka Knife, 7" Chinese Chef's Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 9" Slicing Knife, Eight 4.5" Steak Knives, 10" Honing Steel Stainless Steel, Take-Apart Kitchen Shears, 24 Slot Dark Ash Knife Block.
Knives crafted of premium Japanese VG10 37-layer stainless steel for excellent edge retention.
Each blade features a stunning hammered (tsuchime) finish.
blades are hand-ground to approximately 12°.
Double bevel edge for both right and left-handed use.
black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets.
All Enso knives are handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty.
Assembled Knife Block Set: Length: 15", Width: 6.5", Height: 13".

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Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife Ebony Handle (9.5'' (240mm))

... standard chef knife while having a curved tip. The wideness of the knife with its straight end makes it suited for chopping vegetables while the long curved tip makes it suitable for cutting thin slices in meat or fish..
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art..
Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods..

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Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife (6.5'' (165mm) & No Saya)

...nal Kurouchi knives will always be made out of highly reactive carbon steel but this knife is exceptional in that the Kurouchi finish is on the Stainless Cladding which is a new development in modern metallurgy and is highly rare and difficult to forge..
One of the most popular knives that a cook can have today is a Japanese Vegetable knife known as a Nakiri knife. The Nakiri is a Japanese double edged knife with a flat cutting edge. The flatness allows for the whole length of the knife to come in contact with the cutting board with each stroke. This is particularly helpful when chopping vegetables since it eliminates those imperfect cuts in which ingredients are hanging by a string..
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. An optional and recommended protective wooden sheath called a Saya can be purchased together, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art..
Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpen....

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Yoshihiro Hiryu Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Knife (7'' (180mm), Ebony Handle)

Ginsanko blends traditional methods of knife making with modern metallurgy. Ginsanko is a breakthrough in the incorporation of high carbon steel and stain resistant metallic elements. With a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62-63, they offer a rare combination of traditional Japanese high carbon knives with stainless steel properties. The Yoshihiro Hiryu Ginsan Series has a higher level of finishing and polish than our standard Yoshihiro Ginsan knives..
The Kiritsuke is one of the most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have. The blade of the Kiritsuke is wider and straighter than a standard chef knife while having a curved tip. The wideness of the knife with its straight end makes it suited for chopping vegetables while the long curved tip makes it suitable for cutting thin slices in meat or fish..
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Excellent for both home chefs and professional chefs..
Preparing delicious meals starts with taking wholeso....

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Yoshihiro 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife and Petty Utility Knife SET (Gyuto 8.25'' (210mm) & Petty 6'' (150mm), Ambrosia Handle)

Forged and hammered with 46 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial best seller, combining performance, beauty, and extraordinary value..
The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Gyuto knife. The Gyuto is a Japanese chefs knife with a curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables..
Sometimes called a utility knife, the Petty is a smaller version of a chefs knife but is bigger than a Paring knife. The Petty fits in small places that require more dexterity than bigger chefs knives while handling bigger jobs than a Paring knife can take care of. The Petty will soon become the go to knife in your kitchen..
These knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade..
Traditional Japanese knife making values ....

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Shun Shima Natural 4 Piece Steak Knife Set in Presentation Box

A new take on our purpose-made Shima steak knives, with real Japanese tagayasan "iron sword wood" wenge handle grips that impart unique style to any chef's table..
Handmade, high-carbon AUS8A stainless steel blade offers long-lasting quality and edge retention, resisting corrosion and discoloring..
Professional grade and inspired by Tokyo's famous Shima steakhouse restaurant.
with regular honing, they'll outperform traditional serrated steak knives for life..
ground and honed to a razor sharp 16-degree edge out of the box. Balanced slightly forward of the bolster for increased precision in typical serving and dining situations..
Santoku, nakiri, boning, slicing, or steak - Shun blades positively glide through food, letting the edge do the work..

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Enso SG2 18 Piece Knife Set - Made in Japan - 101 Layer Stainless Damascus with Walnut Knife Block

Knife Set Includes: 4" Paring Knife, 4.75" Petty Knife, 5.5" Prep Knife, 6" Utility Knife, 6.5" Santoku Knife, 7" Bunka Knife, 8" Chef's Knife, 9" Bread Knife, 9" Slicing Knife, Six 4.5" Steak Knives, 10" Tungsten Honing Steel, Stainless Steel Take-Apart Kitchen Shears, and 17 Slot Walnut Knife Block.
Constructed of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel, Japanese kanji is hand engraved on the blade.
101 layer stainless steel Damascus construction with SG2 steel core.
Double-bevel edge for both right and left-handed use.
Black canvas micarta handle with 18/10 stainless steel bolster and engraved end cap, red spacers and Samurai Crest.
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan with a lifetime warranty.
clean with warm water and mild detergent.
assembled knife block set: length: 15", width: 4.75", height: 12.75".

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