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Kanehide 150mm Honesuki Kaku Semi-Stainless Japanese Butcher Knife - LEFTY

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Kanehide semi stainless steel honesuki kaku (Lefty) butchers knife made in Seki City Japan for the Japanese food service industry. A good no-frills workhorse made from good quality materials. The steel used in these is tempered to about 60/61 HRC and has excellent toughness and edge life.



About This Knife

Butchery Knife

Built for tough butchery work.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Semi-stainless

Reacts very slowly with regular use.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Left-Handed

Made for use in the left hand

Kaku

The Honesuki Kaku is a Japanese poultry boning knife in the Kansai style, featuring a stiff, triangular blade and pointed tip. Designed for breaking down whole chickens, it excels at navigating joints and tight spaces with precision. Its rigid spine and fine tip give it strength and accuracy, making it ideal for separating meat from bone without excess flex.

Listed Length: 150mm
Total Length: 265mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Heel Height: 38mm
Spine Thickness: 2.35mm
Weight:
Orientation: Left-handed

Blade Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Steel Type:
Steel Hardness (HRC):
Reactive: Some Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Wood

  • This is a semi-stainless steel knife made from thin, hard steel.
  • Semi-stainless steel knives can vary in corrosion resistance and can develop a light patina if they are neglected regularly.
  • Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not air dry or clean in the dishwasher.
  • Rust can form with repetitive long-exposure to moisture or debris. Remove surface rust gently with a mild abrasive and progress to more aggressive abrasives if needed. Coarse abrasives will leave scratches in most finishes.
  • Avoid twisting, scraping, or use on dense or hard foods and surfaces to avoid early dulling and edge damage. If you wouldn't bite into it, don't cut it with this knife.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards only. Do not use bamboo, plastic, stone or metal cutting surfaces.

Dive Deeper

Medium-Fine finish - Japanese

We recommend sharpening by hand using whetstones starting around 1000 grit progressing to at least 4000 for this steel type and edge geometry. Finish with a monodiachrome strop for a smooth cut with a substantial bite. Finer finishes are possible, but the knife may slide on smooth foods and overall edge retention may suffer. During repair, use a super coarse stone to pass chips quickly to help keep flat bevels.

  • Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized systems.
  • Strops and ceramic honing rods are preferred for as-needed edge maintenance. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.

Sharpening Supplies

Stones & Accessories selected specifically for this knife.

Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

$34.00
$34.00
Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$74.00
$74.00
Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 4000 Grit Yellow Semi-Hard Resinoid Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 4000 Grit Yellow Semi-Hard Resinoid Japanese Whetstone

$82.00
$82.00
Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

$58.00
$58.00
Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

$62.00
$62.00
Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

$40.00
$40.00





About Kanehide


Kanehide is a long-respected brand from Seki City, known for crafting reliable, affordable knives for professionals. Originally focused on butcher and kitchen knives, Kanehide developed its own semi-stainless formulas like TK and PS60—offering carbon-like sharpness with added corrosion resistance. Their knives feature practical designs, with full-tang handles and thin grinds, often finished by hand. Consistency, durability, and ease of maintenance make them favorites in commercial kitchens. Kanehide blends Seki’s knife-making heritage with pragmatic engineering, delivering workhorse blades that perform well without the fuss.