{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus8-honesuki-150mm","title":"Tsunehisa AUS8 Honesuki Knife 150mm Pakkawood Handle - Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience AUS8 Stainless Steel in a 150mm Honesuki Built for Poultry Butchery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: AUS8 stainless steel, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, engraved master's signature on right side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 150mm | Overall length: 251mm | Blade height: 30mm | Spine: 1.3mm | Weight: 120g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Pakkawood (Western style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Honesuki\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUS8 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic rod or leather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209035501859,"sku":"T ALLAUS8 Black honesuki","price":163.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/B743D8E0-6223-4EF7-8906-8926881E05B4.jpg?v=1754272435","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-aus8-honesuki-150mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}