Yasuaki Taira Tamahagane Mizu Honyaki Sakimaru Yanagiba 360mm
Mt. Fuji & Genuine Full Moon Hamon
Full Mirror Polished, Wide Bevel Grind, Blade only
※ This item is a bare blade without a handle. If you purchase a handle together with the blade, we will mount the handle before shipping your order.
※ A paulownia wood box and a certificate hand-signed by Yasuaki Taira are included with the purchase.
[Blacksmith Yasuaki Taira]
Yasuaki Taira, born in 1965, trained in Sakai after high school, learning Japanese knife polishing at Ajioka Hamono before returning to Fukuoka to inherit his father Morihiro’s forging methods. At Morihiro Hamono in Yame, he is among the few craftsmen who handle forging, heat treatment and sharpening entirely by himself.
He is especially admired for his mizu-honyaki knives, finished to a full mirror polish with distinctive hamon patterns. In 2019, his craftsmanship was formally recognised by the Japan Culinary Culture Preservation Association.
Yasuaki Taira Tamahagane Mizu Honyaki Sakimaru 360mm Mt. Fuji Hamon
Specification
Country/Region of Brade : Fukuoka Pref. / Japan
Blacksmith : Yasuaki Taira
Knife Type : Sakimaru
Constraction of Knives : single-edged blade
Steel Type of Cutting Edge : Japanese Carbon Steel
Steel Name : Tamahagane
Forge Welding : Mizu Honyaki (Solid Carbon Steel), Water quenched knife
Finish and design : Full mirror polished, wide bevel grind
Hamon(Wave) : Mt. Fuji & Genuine Full Moon HamonCutting Blade Length : 360mm
Blade Width :
Thickness :
Weight :
Saya (Sheath) : Not included (sold separately)
Note of Use : Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones.
Remark : Professional use (for top chef)
About Blade Steel
[About Tamahagane Steel]
Tamahagane (玉鋼) is a traditional Japanese high carbon steel produced by smelting iron sand and charcoal in a traditional furnace known as a “tatara.”
In Japanese, “Tama-hagane” literally means “jewel steel”, reflecting the high value and distinctive appearance of the selected steel pieces produced through this traditional smelting process.
Tamahagane is best known as the material traditionally used in Japanese swordmaking, and only a limited number of highly skilled craftsmen use it for making kitchen knives.
Because naturally produced Tamahagane can contain variations in carbon content, the steel is carefully selected, repeatedly forged, folded, and refined by the blacksmith before the blade is shaped and heat-treated.
When combined with traditional techniques such as Mizu Honyaki water quenching, Tamahagane can produce an exceptionally sharp cutting edge, excellent edge retention, and a distinctive hamon pattern created through differential hardening.
Because of its rarity, demanding production process, and close connection to traditional Japanese swordmaking, Tamahagane is highly valued among professional knife makers, chefs, and knife collectors looking for a truly exceptional Japanese knife.
Saya Care
1. Avoid long-term storage inside the saya
Even if there is no visible moisture on the blade, keeping the knife inside a sealed saya for a long period can trap humidity and may cause rust. For long-term storage, please take the knife out of the saya and store it separately.2. If any problem occurs after purchase
Notes When Purchasing a Saya (Wooden Sheath)Avoid long-term storage in the saya
Even if the blade is completely dry, keeping it sealed inside the saya for a long time can trap moisture and cause rust.For long-term storage, please remove the knife from the saya.
Be careful not to scratch the blade when inserting itTo help minimize scratches, the opening on the inside of our saya is finished with a velvet lining.
However, scratches may still occur due to careless insertion or removal, so please keep this in mind when purchasing.
As this is considered a matter of normal use and handling, we may not be able to repair or compensate for scratches that occur during use.
Important Notice
*Color and shape can differ from the photo and actual product due to camera and lighting.
*Also, you may see difference in colour due to the oil applied to protect from rust.
*For handmade products, there may be small scratches. There is no problem in use at all.
*In addition, vintage products may have minor scratches due to long-term storage.
*Wood products may age over time.
Please check the image well before purchasing.
Shipping information
* We will pay for the amount exceeding the $35 shipping fee for each country
*We safely pack international shipping
*We are not responsible for delivery errors caused by address input errors
