Tsunehisa AUS8 Honesuki Knife 150mm Pakkawood Handle - Made in Japan

Experience AUS8 Stainless Steel in a 150mm Honesuki Built for Poultry Butchery

The Specs

• Steel: AUS8 stainless steel, 58-60 HRC
• Finish: Polished, engraved master's signature on right side
• Blade length: 150mm | Overall length: 251mm | Blade height: 30mm | Spine: 1.3mm | Weight: 120g
• Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel
• Handle: Pakkawood (Western style)
• Origin: Japan

The Honesuki

AUS8 is a Japanese stainless steel from Aichi Steel with a well-balanced composition - high chromium (14.5%) for excellent corrosion resistance, carbon (0.7-0.75%) for hardness, and additions of vanadium and molybdenum for wear resistance and toughness. At 58-60 HRC it is a practical, easy-to-maintain steel that holds a working edge through daily prep and sharpens readily on Japanese water stones. The honesuki is the Japanese poultry boning knife - a stiff, triangular blade with a sharp tip designed to navigate joints, separate meat from bone, and break down whole birds with precision. At 150mm it is the standard honesuki length, equally capable in professional and home kitchen settings. Made in Japan.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly on a ceramic rod or leather strop
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block