Shiroichiko MizuHonyaki Yanagiba

Shiroichiko Mizuhonyaki ordered around September this year.
I cut the fabric that had been resting for a while and did some tailoring and honbaduke.

You had the fabric for the knife, but you received the order in September and it was completed by now? ? You may think so, but
The reason for this is the production of the ebony chestnut pattern! Items that are not made as standard take time…

Wooden finish with no mirror surfaces.
This is a knife with no front engraving that prevents the distortion of the knife and allows for simple practical use.

The chin part is polished.

The front is unengraved, but the back is clearly engraved.
SUISIN commissioned Yoshikazu Ikeda to make Shiroichiko at MizuHonyaki! ! This is proof of.

Honbaduke has finished sharpening with his favorite Suita.
The layer of the stone seemed to have changed a little, so I had to search for it while sharpening the blade, but I was able to sharpen it beautifully.

Although you can’t see it in the photo, there are some areas left unpolished.
As always, I try not to sharpen it so as not to reduce it unnecessarily.

The cutting performance? Well, it’s just… AMAZING (Lol). I was careful, thinking it would cut well, and next thing I knew, I was nicking my fingers all over. Even a slight touch with a cloth while wiping the knife and it just sliced through!

While similar cutting characteristics can be achieved with Aogami #2, Silver #3, and INOX steels, there’s something special about White #1. It’s like the king of white steels; it cuts deep and fast without much technique required!

Pricing can vary based on the specific knife configuration, but at SUISIN, the basic price for Aogami #2 Mizu Honyaki is the same as for White #1 Mizu Honyaki.

So, do you prefer the long-lasting, smooth cut of Aogami #2 Mizu Honyaki, or the sharp, aggressive cut of White #1 Mizu Honyaki? The difference in steel types reflects these distinct cutting characteristics.

Interestingly, the quality of a White #1 Mizu Honyaki can vary significantly from one maker to another.

• 2015-12-21