{"product_id":"yoshikazu-ikeda-white-3-honyaki-yanagiba-300mm-wavy-hamon-and-heart-shaped-ebony-handle","title":"Yoshikazu Ikeda White 3 Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm with Wavy Hamon, Heart-shaped Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshikazu Ikeda is one of Sakai’s most respected veteran blacksmiths, particularly well known for his work with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonyaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a demanding traditional construction that requires exceptional control during forging and heat treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 300mm Yanagiba is forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite #3 carbon steel in Honyaki construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using a single piece of steel rather than the laminated structure found on most traditional Japanese knives. White #3 is a particularly interesting choice for Honyaki, offering a fine, responsive edge while bringing a slightly more forgiving character than the harder White #1 commonly associated with high-end Honyaki blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning along the blade is a beautifully defined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewave hamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created through differential heat treatment and forming an integral part of the blade rather than a decorative surface pattern. Its flowing appearance gives the knife much of its individual character while reflecting the traditional techniques behind its construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300mm Yanagiba profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is built for smooth, uninterrupted draw cuts through sashimi and delicate proteins, producing clean surfaces with minimal disturbance to the flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eebony handle and marble horn ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the warm natural grain provides a refined contrast to the restrained appearance of the Honyaki blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly traditional Sakai slicer defined by its White #3 Honyaki construction, expressive wave hamon and the unmistakable character of a hand-forged blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68540519350493,"sku":"YIKEDA_W3300_WAVE","price":1576000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1733.jpg?v=1794548908","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/products\/yoshikazu-ikeda-white-3-honyaki-yanagiba-300mm-wavy-hamon-and-heart-shaped-ebony-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}