Exotic: Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue #1 Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm / Moribashi Set #1This Yoshikazu Ikeda Mizu Honyaki Yanagiba is a 300mm single bevel sashimi knife forged from Blue #1 carbon steel, best fit for professional chefs requiring precision raw fish preparation. Crafted in Sakai by the president of the Sakai Traditional Craftsmen Association, this honyaki blade features a mirror polish finish and measures 291mm in edge length with a heel height of 32mm. The spine measures 4. 3mm at the heel, tapering to 0. 9mm at the tip,

9mm at the spine and tapers to 0

The stainless clad construction requires standard care and is easy to maintain

and low-maintenance solution for storing and protecting their knives

The Hatsukokoro Blue 2 Hakata Style Paring 80mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for users requiring an 80mm blade with Aogami #2 carbon steel for in-hand peeling and precision trimming tasks

and slicing fruits or vegetables

The Mazaki White 2 Migaki Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife forged entirely by Naoki Mazaki in Sanjo

6mm at the tip for thin geometry behind the edge

providing an entry-level option that combines reactive steel performance with easier maintenance

this double-bevel blade features a Ginsan Silver #3 core with stainless cladding and a migaki surface finish

This knife measures 292mm in total length with a 46

This combination suits users comfortable managing reactive carbon steel who require a dedicated vegetable preparation tool with a traditional Japanese aesthetic

utilising their signature heat treatment of White 2 steel which is celebrated for sharpness and ease of sharpening