What is a Honesuki used for?

["Deboning"] It is a foundational profile in Japanese kitchens and a popular pick at Knives and Stones for both home cooks and professionals.

What size Honesuki should I choose?

145–165mm are the standard sizes. The shorter, stiffer blade is the point of the honesuki — longer versions exist but lose some of the maneuverability around joints.

How do I care for a Honesuki knife?

Hand-wash with warm water and mild detergent, then dry immediately — never leave a Japanese knife soaking or air-drying on a rack. Avoid the dishwasher entirely. Use a wood or soft-plastic cutting board (not glass, ceramic, or stone) to preserve the edge. For sharpening, use whetstones in the 1000-grit range for maintenance and 3000–6000 grit for finishing. Carbon-steel blades benefit from a thin coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil between uses to prevent oxidation.

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Q: What is a Honesuki?

A Honesuki (骨スキ) is The Honesuki is a specialized Japanese kitchen knife, designed primarily for boning and preparing poultry. Its unique profile features a triangular shape with a pointed tip, combines with the strength gained through its thickness, make it ideal for manoeuvring around bones, punctures tough tissues and cut through joints. Unlike Western boning knives, the Honesuki's stiff and broad blade excels in precision work rather than relying on a flexible blade. It often comes with a single bevel design, although double-bevel variants are also available for more versatility. Preferred for its agility and precision, the Honesuki is a favorite among chefs for deboning and preparing meat with minimal waste.. The honesuki is the Japanese poultry boning knife — triangular profile, 145–165mm, with a stiff blade for working around joints.

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The Honesuki is a specialized Japanese kitchen knife, designed primarily for boning and preparing poultry. Its unique profile features a triangular shape with a pointed tip, combines with the strength gained through its thickness, make it ideal for manoeuvring around bones, punctures tough tissues and cut through joints. Unlike Western boning knives, the Honesuki's stiff and broad blade excels in precision work rather than relying on a flexible blade. It often comes with a single bevel design, although double-bevel variants are also available for more versatility. Preferred for its agility and precision, the Honesuki is a favorite among chefs for deboning and preparing meat with minimal waste.

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Nigara SG2 KU Double-bevel Honesuki 150mm (Boning Knife) Tsuchime Ebony

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Yoshikane White 2 KU Nashiji Honesuki 150mm Stainless Clad Ebony by Hatsukokoro

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