Sakai Takayuki Avalon Crest TUS Steel Sabaki Honesuki 150mm (5.9")

• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Style: Honesuki (Boning Knife)
• Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
• Blade Steel: Takayuki TUS Steel
• Handle Material: Acrylic Resin with Stainless Bolster
• Hardness: 58-59 HRC
• Bevel Angle Ratio : Single Bevel (Right-handed)
• Weight: 5.4 oz (153g)
• Cover: Not included

The Takayuki TUS steel is made from high-carbon Japanese stainless steel, precisely heat-treated at controlled temperatures to achieve optimal hardness and edge retention. This process produces a fine, uniform microstructure that enhances sharpness and cutting precision. The steel offers an excellent balance between long edge life and ease of re-sharpening, providing outstanding performance and usability for both professionals and everyday users.

The distinctive handle is handcrafted from natural abalone shell, encased in a durable acrylic resin that resists water and heat. Each handle displays an iridescent play of ocean-inspired colors, making every knife a one-of-a-kind piece. Thoughtfully contoured for comfort and control, the handle offers a secure, ergonomic grip, ensuring perfect balance and effortless handling in everyday use.

Each knife is carefully finished by the craftsmen of Sakai Takayuki, so you can rest assured that the knife will perform right out of the box.

The Honesuki is a Japanese boning knife used to butcher meat and poultry. This knife does not have the flexibility of a typical Western boning knife, but its pointed tip lets it nimbly slip into joints, and its heavily asymmetrical grind lets it ride along the cartilage and bone to get as much meat off the animal as possible. This is considered a western-style knife in Japan and will typically not be seen in true single-bevel variants, though they do exist. Both sides of this knife should be sharpened, however, the non-dominant side of the knife will be sharpened nearly flat.