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Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm
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Takeda NAS Honesuki 150mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad
Hardness
64 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Moderate
3 / 5
Style
Honesuki
Blade Material
Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad
Handle Material
Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
177mm
Overall Length
312mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
3.5mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
50mm
gWeight
185g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Honesuki knife, a traditional Japanese boning knife, is uniquely crafted for poultry butchery. Its triangular, sturdy blade is adept at maneuvering around bones, joints, and tendons, offering precise control. With a pointed tip for detailed work, the Honesuki is indispensable for chefs specializing in meat preparation.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Super Steel, an elite variant of the "Aogami" series, is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium, tungsten, and added vanadium. This composition enhances its wear resistance, edge retention, and overall toughness. It will still rust if left wet for too long, but not as quickly as any of the other carbon steels. Favored in fine knife crafting, Blue Super Steel is renowned for producing exceptionally sharp and durable Japanese knives.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Niimi·Blacksmith

Takeda Hamono

Niimi, Okayama
Takeda Hamono

The 3rd generation of the Takeda Hamono forging line, working continuously from Niimi since 1920.

Coordinates
35.0°N · 133.5°E
Signature
Aogami Super, NAS stainless clad
Steels
Aogami Super
Founded in 1920 and now led by third-generation blacksmith Shosui Takeda, Takeda Hamono has earned legendary status among knife enthusiasts worldwide. From their workshop in Niimi, Japan, Takeda-san and his small team continue to forge blades entirely by hand, preserving the traditions that have shaped Japanese bladesmithing for generations.

Takeda’s knives are instantly recognizable, tall, kurouchi-finished blades, incredibly lightweight, and ground to an ultra-low bevel that delivers outstanding cutting performance. Often forged from Aogami Super Steel (NAS), these knives are known for holding a razor-sharp edge while being remarkably easy to maintain.

Over the years, Takeda Hamono has developed a near-cult following, not only for their distinctive appearance, but for the rare balance of rustic personality and functional excellence they deliver in every piece. These are tools made with intention, character, and complete commitment to tradition.

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