Honesuki knives
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The Honesuki knife is the benchmark knife in Japan for preparing yakitoris, the famous traditional chicken skewers. Honesuki literally means bone lover in Japanese. Its sharp, triangular shape makes it ideal for boning chicken or any type of poultry. In Western cooking, the remarkable sharpness of Honesuki knives is also used for small-scale boning of meats and filleting of fish. Maison Damas introduces you to this indispensable Japanese kitchen knife.
Honesuki knives: deboning and filleting with agility
The hardness and precision of the steel blade on Honesuki knives are formidable. These qualities make meat and fish preparation easy.
Preparing meat and fish with a Honesuki knife
The Honesuki knife has a triangular-shaped blade with a sharp point. Often sharpened on both sides, this blade easily penetrates the toughest tissues around joints. The rigid blade also enables meat to be separated from bone with precision. Finally, the efficiency of the cutting edge and its hardness enable you to keep control of your boning techniques.
The average blade length of a Honesuki knife is 14 cm. This blade size, combined with its hardness, means you can use this knife in a wide variety of preparations. Originally designed in Japan for boning chicken and poultry, the Honesuki knife will be very useful for filleting various meats and fish. The efficiency and shape of the slightly curved blade also make it ideal for chopping herbs and vegetables.
Honesuki knives from Maison Damas : efficiency and refinement
Maison Damas manufactures Japanese knives with the greatest respect for the Japanese art of cutlery. Our handcrafted Honesuki knives combine the remarkable efficiency of their blades with the refined aesthetics of their handles.
The blade of our Honesuki knives is composed of 67 layers of Damascus steel. The choice of this steel gives the blade and its cutting edge unequalled hardness and strength (60 to 62 HRC). Sharpened at 15° on both sides, the blade produces exceptional cutting quality. Boning poultry, meats or filleting fish becomes a pleasure rather than a constraint.
True to the importance of aesthetics in Japan, Maison Damas thinks of its Honesuki knives as beautiful objects. From the various items in our Honesuki range, you can choose a knife handle to suit your image. It's a tough choice between a light wood handle, a rosewood handle or a finely decorated resin handle!
How to choose your Honesuki knife
When buying a Honesuki knife, two criteria are essential: blade quality and handle ergonomics. Boning techniques require, on the one hand, indisputable cutting efficiency. On the other hand, a firm, comfortable grip ensures total control of the gesture.
Honesuki knives were originally designed with a carbon steel blade. The high carbon content contributes to the hardness and quality of the cutting edge. Today's stainless steel blades are 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 a fearsome, resistant cutting edge.
The handle of a Honesuki knife must be ergonomic. A secure grip for agile gestures. Boning poultry or filleting fish requires total confidence. The balance between handle and blade also contributes to your ease when preparing ingredients. To make a safe choice, look at the manufacturing features of each knife. Price shouldn't be the only consideration. Every detail counts!
Order your Honesuki knife from the Maison Damas online store: quality you can trust
Maison Damas is rooted in a deep respect for Japanese culinary art. Precision, speed and efficiency. Our 67-layer Damascus steel blades are guaranteed for life. They testify to our determination to offer you a unique boning experience. Combined with the efficiency of the blade, the refinement of our Honesuki knives wins over our customers. As a result, we can boast a high satisfaction rate, from chefs to enlightened cooking enthusiasts.
You can order Honesuki knives separately or as part of a Japanese knife set. This is the perfect opportunity to benefit from essential items for your preparations. Santoku, Kiritsuke or Nakiri knives are the perfect complement to your purchase. Payment is possible in three instalments. And Maison Damas offers free delivery on all purchases over 60 euros. At Maison Damas, price need not be an obstacle to your culinary ambitions.