Honesuki Knives

The Honesuki knife is the reference knife in Japan for preparing yakitoris, the famous traditional chicken skewers. Honesuki literally means bone lover in Japanese. Its triangular and pointed shape makes it the ideal knife for deboning chicken or any type of poultry. In Western cuisine, the remarkable sharpness of Honesuki knives is also used for small deboning of meats and filleting of fish. Maison Damas introduces you to this essential Japanese knife in the kitchen.

Honesuki Knives: Boning and Filleting with Agility

The hardness and precision of the steel blade of Honesuki knives are formidable. Qualities that facilitate the preparation of meat and fish.

Preparing meat and fish with a Honesuki knife

The Honesuki knife has a triangular blade with a sharp point. Often sharpened on both sides of its edge, this blade easily penetrates the toughest tissues around joints. The rigid blade also allows you to separate meat from bones with a precise gesture. Finally, the efficiency of the edge and its hardness allow you to maintain control of your boning techniques.

The length of a Honesuki knife blade is on average 14 cm. This blade size combined with its hardness allows you to use this knife in different preparations. Originally designed in Japan to debone chicken and poultry, the Honesuki knife will be very useful for lifting fillets of various meats and fish. The efficiency and shape of the slightly curved blade also allow the chopping of herbs and vegetables.

Maison Damas Honesuki knives: efficiency and refinement

Maison Damas manufactures Japanese knives with the greatest respect for the Japanese art of cutlery. Handcrafted, our Honesuki knives combine the remarkable efficiency of their blade with the refined aesthetics of their handle.

The blade of our Honesuki knives is made of 67 layers of Damascus steel. The choice of this steel gives the blade and its edge an unrivaled hardness and resistance (60 to 62 HRC). Sharpened to 15° on both sides, the blade produces an exceptional cutting quality. Boning poultry, meat or filleting fish becomes a pleasure and not a constraint.

True to the importance of aesthetics in Japan, Maison Damas thinks of its Honesuki knives as beautiful objects. In the different items in our Honesuki range, you can choose a knife handle that reflects your image. A difficult choice between the light wood handle, the rosewood handle or the finely decorated resin handle!

The selection criteria for your Honesuki knife

When purchasing a Honesuki knife, two selection criteria are essential: the quality of the blade and the ergonomics of the handle. Boning techniques require, on the one hand, an indisputable cutting efficiency. And on the other hand, total control of the gesture accomplished thanks to a firm and comfortable grip.

In their original design, Honesuki knives had a carbon steel blade. The high carbon content contributes to the hardness and quality of the edge. Today, there are stainless steel blades, less effective, but more resistant to corrosion. Maison Damas has chosen to design the blade of the Honesuki knife with 67 layers of Damascus steel. Worked in this way, this type of carbon steel offers you a formidable and resistant edge.

The handle of a Honesuki knife must be ergonomic. A secure grip for agile movements. Boning poultry or filleting fish requires total confidence. The balance of the handle and blade also contributes to your ease when preparing ingredients. To make a safe choice, look at the manufacturing characteristics of each knife. Price should not be the only argument. Every detail counts!

Order your Honesuki knife in the Maison Damas online store: quality and trust

Maison Damas draws its origins from the deep respect for Japanese culinary art. A precision, fast and efficient work. Our blades in 67 layers of Damascus steel are guaranteed for life. They demonstrate our desire to offer you a unique boning experience. Combined with the efficiency of the blade, the refinement of our Honesuki knives seduces our customers. This allows us to display a high satisfaction rate, from the chef to the enlightened cooking enthusiast.

You can order Honesuki knives separately or in a Japanese knife set. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy essential items for your preparations. Santoku, Kiritsuke or Nakiri knives can ideally complete your purchase. Your payment is possible in three installments. And Maison Damas offers you free delivery for any purchase over 60 euros. At Maison Damas, price should not be an obstacle to your culinary ambitions.