Sakai Kikumori Nihonko Honesuki
Sakai Kikumori Nihonko Honesuki 145mm – Japanese Poultry Knife
⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta
Selected for chefs and serious home cooks who want a traditional Japanese poultry knife built for precision, strength, and control.
Built for Breaking Down Poultry
The Honesuki is Japan's dedicated poultry boning knife. Unlike flexible Western boning knives, it features a rigid, triangular blade that offers exceptional control when working around joints, cartilage, and bones.
With its 145 mm blade, the Sakai Kikumori Nihonko Honesuki is the perfect tool for breaking down whole chickens, trimming meat, and performing precise butchery work.
Who This Knife Is For
Perfect for:
- Breaking down whole chickens
- Separating joints
- Trimming poultry and meat
- Professional chefs
- Home cooks who process their own poultry
Why You'll Love It
SK High-Carbon Steel – Sharp, Responsive Performance
The blade is forged from SK high-carbon steel, hardened to approximately 61–63 HRC.
This traditional Japanese steel provides:
- exceptional sharpness
- excellent edge retention
- easy sharpening on whetstones
- precise cutting feedback
Its rigid construction allows confident work around joints without the flex found in Western boning knives.
Stainless Cladding
The carbon steel core is protected by stainless steel cladding, combining traditional performance with easier maintenance.
This construction:
- protects most of the blade from corrosion
- improves durability
- reduces maintenance compared to fully carbon knives
- preserves the cutting performance of carbon steel
Only the exposed cutting edge requires the normal care expected of carbon steel.
Traditional Honesuki Geometry
The distinctive triangular blade is purpose-built for poultry.
It excels at:
- separating joints cleanly
- trimming close to the bone
- controlled precision cuts
- reducing waste during butchery
The stiff blade provides outstanding accuracy and confidence.
Durable Polywood Handle
The black polywood handle is designed for demanding kitchen environments.
It offers:
- excellent moisture resistance
- secure grip
- outstanding durability
- comfortable control during prolonged use
Ideal for both professional and home kitchens.
Forged in Sakai, Japan
For more than 600 years, Sakai has been recognised as one of Japan's leading knife-making centres.
Founded in 1926, Sakai Kikumori continues this tradition by producing knives trusted by chefs worldwide for their craftsmanship, balance, and cutting performance.
Key Features
- Authentic Sakai Kikumori craftsmanship
- Traditional Japanese Honesuki profile
- SK high-carbon steel core
- Stainless clad construction
- Approximately 61–63 HRC hardness
- Rigid triangular blade
- Durable black polywood handle
- Made in Sakai, Japan
Specifications
Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Series: Nihonko
Knife Type: Honesuki (Japanese Poultry Knife)
Blade Length: 145 mm
Steel: SK High-Carbon Steel
Hardness: Approximately 61–63 HRC
Construction: Carbon Steel Core with Stainless Cladding
Handle: Black Polywood
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Complete Your Knife Setup
Pair it with:
- HASEGAWA Professional Cutting Board
- Japanese Whetstone (1000 / 3000 grit)
- Fish Bone Tweezers
- Camellia Knife Oil
Why We Like This Knife
At Sharp Knives Malta, we appreciate knives designed for one job—and built to do it exceptionally well. The Sakai Kikumori Nihonko Honesuki combines traditional Japanese geometry with carbon steel performance and practical stainless cladding, making it an outstanding choice for anyone serious about poultry preparation.
Final Word
A chef's knife can break down poultry.
A Honesuki is designed for it.
The Sakai Kikumori Nihonko Honesuki 145mm delivers the precision, strength, and control that traditional Japanese butchery demands.
Purpose-built. Razor sharp. Made to perform.