Honesuki 165mm

This Tetsu Honesuki feature a small but strong blade, good distal taper with a K-tip. Flat profile from the heel with a curve toward the tip. The San-mai is laminated by myself in house. Forged to shape and to geometry the blade is ground on water cooled grinding wheel then finish by hand on bench stone.

Specs :

- Name : Honesuki
- Year : April 2026
- Construction : San-maï (3 layers)
- Range : Tetsu KU
- Geometry : Medium (for a Honesuki)
- Blade length (heel to tip) : 165mm
- Blade height (at the heel): 42mm
- Hagane : 135Cr3
- Jigane : Wrought iron (dirty ish)
- Handle : Bird beak with Walnut
- Balance point : at the heel
- Distal taper : 5.6 / 2.9 / 0.9 mm
- Weight : 145.5 grams
- Finish : Kurouchi with Kasumi
- Special feature : Take down handle with brass pin and tool
- Observation : Some inclusion within the wrought on the right side of the bevel (see extra photo)

- Hardness : ≥ 64HRC

Allow me a couple of days to sharpen and send the knife to you. If any question or requirement, just message me at hello@simonmaillet.com.

My blades are made from carbon steel not stainless steel as it gives my knives an unbeatable sharpness. I prefer carbon steel for it ease to sharpen, the fine edge it takes and the beautiful patina that will develop. You do, however, need to give carbon steel knives just a little extra care to keep them in top shape. There are trade-offs in everything. Claddings stated as "dirty wrought iron" will be more reactive. 

My handles are made from local, untreated, un-stabilised wood. I use oil and varnish to protect them. The color, may change with use. 

French postage with Chronopost / Colissimo

International postage with DHL express / UPS