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Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Hakata 180mm

Name: Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Hakata 180mm
Brand: Yoshikane
SKU: YK-SKD-H180
Price: 324.0 GBP
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Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Hakata 180mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding

Hardness

63 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Moderate

3 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Hakata

Blade Material

SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding

Handle Material

Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster

Bevel

Double

Edge Length

180mm

Overall Length

323mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

4mm/2.2mm

Blade Height @ Heel

45mm

Weight

160g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Hakata knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive, angular tip and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Hakata is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type Read

Japanese SKD steel is a high-carbon, semi stainless steel much like Aogami 2 in it’s performance and sharpening feel. It can take an extremely fine edge, has excellent edge retention and is a joy to use when crafted by experienced craftsman. It will still patina lightly over time like other semi-stainless steels, without the added corrosion risk.

Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sanjo·Blacksmith

Yoshikane

Sanjo, Niigata

The 4th generation of the Yoshikane forging line, working continuously from Sanjo since 1919.

Coordinates

37.7°N · 138.9°E

Signature

SKD and White #2 steel knives

Steels

Shirogami #2SKD-11

With a history spanning over 100 years, Yoshikane Hamono stands among Japan’s most revered knifemakers, a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and understated refinement. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, their blades have earned global recognition for their performance, balance, and meticulous finish.

One of their most celebrated offerings is the SKD steel series, featuring a semi-stainless high-carbon core clad in stainless steel. The blades showcase a distinctive wide-bevel grind with a shallow hammer texture that sits stylistically between nashiji and kurouchi finishes. Paired with traditional burnt chestnut handles, each knife reflects Yoshikane’s dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Built for serious cooks who value cutting performance as much as aesthetic harmony, Yoshikane knives represent the finest of Japan’s blacksmithing legacy.

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Customer Reviews

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Beautiful aggressive bunka with an attitude problem!

This is a beautiful knife and a pleasure to use
Fit and finish is impeccable as always with Yoshi’s. Food release is very good. Aggressive taper to the tip means it glides through carrots and onions with ease and SKD means it doesn’t demand immediate attention. Definitely a new favorite that I grab frequently. If you like k tips, this is like the evil love child of a kiritsuke and a bunka

Incredible knife, amazing craftsmanship.