Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
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Honesuki

骨スキ
Honesuki
Length mm135–150
EdgeSingle
CareMedium
Typical¥17,300

A honesuki is a Japanese knife for breaking down chicken, typically 135–150 mm, usually single bevel.

Price guide

Typical price (median across shops): ¥17,300

Under ¥10,000
3/6
¥10,000–30,000
5/6
¥30,000–50,000
3/6
¥50,000+
2/6

Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Honesuki in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).

Shops that carry it

Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)

Kama-Asa
Carries itOnline from ¥18,260KappabashiSharpeningEnglish
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Jikko Kappabashi
Carries itPrices in storeKappabashiEnglish
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Tsubaya
Wide rangeOnline from ¥3,800Kappabashi
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Aritsugu Tsukiji
Carries itPrices in storeTsukijiSharpening
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Hitohira
Wide rangeOnline from ¥3,560SangenjayaSharpeningEnglish
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Kiya Nihonbashi
Carries itPrices in storeNihonbashiSharpeningTax-free
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Best for
Breaking down chicken
Length
135–150 mm
Edge
Single bevel
Steel
Ask in store
Care
Mediumguide
Price
From about $90 (HD)

Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

Related blade tips

Square in the east, round in the west

Common questions

What is a honesuki?

A honesuki is a Japanese knife for breaking down chicken, typically 135–150 mm, usually single bevel.

What size is a Honesuki?

Typically 135–150 mm.

Is a Honesuki single or double bevel?

Single bevel. Single-bevel knives are harder to sharpen.

How much does a Honesuki cost?

From about $90 (HD)

Where can I buy a Honesuki in Tokyo?

This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.

Sources
https://hamonodirect.com/knife-types/
Official online store prices, retrieved 2026-11-15: kama-asa.co.jp, tsubaya.co.jp, www.tomishin.jp, tokuzoknives.com, www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp, hitohira-japan.com

Updated: 2026-11-15

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