200 mm Honyaki Gyuto – Spicy White

Total Length: 365mm
Blade: 200mm
Heel: 48mm
Thickness: 2,8mm, 2,5mm (mid) to 0,9mm (10mm from tip)
Weight: 179g
Steel: 26c3 - Spicy White (Honyaki)
Grind: Convex
HRC: 63±
Handle: Ringed Gidgee, Manother & Blonde Horn

This 200 mm Honyaki Gyuto combines an elegant blade profile with refined craftsmanship, offering a balance of precision, performance, and control.

The blade is forged from a single piece of 26C3 Spicy White carbon steel and differentially hardened (Harmon) to approximately 63 HRC at the cutting edge. This heat treatment creates a hard cutting edge while retaining a softer, tougher spine, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in producing a Honyaki blade.

A convex grind provides smooth, controlled cutting performance, while the blade tapers from 2.8 mm at the heel to just 0.9 mm near the tip. Weighing 179 grams, the knife offers a balanced feel with a fine, precise tip for detailed work.

The handle combines beautifully figured ringed gidgee with mammoth and blonde horn. The contrast between the richly patterned wood and natural materials creates a distinctive, elegant finish.

Entirely handmade by me, Martin Kaanbjerg, in my workshop on Fyn, Denmark.