Shimomura – AUS6 Honesuki 145 mm

Brand & Heritage
Founded in 1874 in Sanjo City, one of Japan’s most famous cutlery-producing regions, Shimomura has been forging blades for more than a century. Starting with farming tools such as sickles and hoes, the company later advanced into producing stainless steel knives, scissors, and slicers. Today, Shimomura continues to blend traditional forging craftsmanship with modern stainless steel technologies to produce reliable kitchen tools.

Each Shimomura knife is created through about 35 precise steps, from forging to finishing. The blades are sharpened using the wet grinding method, one of Japan’s most demanding sharpening techniques. By applying water continuously during the process, the blade is refined into a Hamaguri edge, mirror-polished for smooth cutting and superior edge retention compared to ordinary blades.

Specifications

• Type: Honesuki (Japanese Boning Knife)

• Edge Length: 145 mm

• Total Length: 270 mm

• Core Steel (Hagane): AUS6 Stainless Steel

• Cladding (Jigane): Stainless Steel

• Handle: Resin with Stainless Steel Bolster

• Weight: ~185 g

• Spine Thickness: 2.7 mm

• Height at Heel: 40 mm

• Hardness: 55–58 HRC

• Origin: Made in Japan

Features & Use
The Honesuki is a Japanese boning knife traditionally used for breaking down poultry and can also handle other butchering tasks. Its 145 mm blade with a pointed tip allows for precise work around joints and bones. The AUS6 stainless steel core ensures easy sharpening, toughness, and resistance to corrosion, while the resin handle with stainless bolster provides comfort, hygiene, and low-maintenance durability.