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  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan
  • Ikenami Hamono | Black-forged bannou | 180mm・7.1" | Shirogami #1 | Knife Japan

Ikenami Hamono Bannou 180mm Shirogami #1

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Product Description

We've been selling Japanese knives online since 2010 and this is the knife we've sold more of than any other.

It's also the knife that people come back for more than any other. We've lost count of how many times a customer has returned to order another one. 

I know. What's more, customers come back for another another one. Twice this year customers have clocked up their third order for an Ikenami Hamono 18cm bannou. 

It's a large knife, the handle is substantial and might not suit a user with small hands, for that person a 150mm bannou would be a better choice. But if you're comfortable with the size you'll have an all-rounder that will deal quickly and easily with anything you throw at it. It at. 

Shirogami#1 steel: easy sharpening and amazing sharpness. Great edge retention, too. Preparing daily meals for a family of four this knife will remain sharp for up to six months. Just make sure you have a good cutting board. No glass. No marble. If you opt for a poly board make sure it's HDPE.

Tanegashima forging produces a very hard steel and so the cutting edge of this bannou is comparatively brittle. This knife is not for rock-hard pumpkin, and red meat bones can lead to unwanted chips. A re-grind can always fix that but better to avoid damage in the first place.

A little bit of care and you can enjoy the cutting feel of this fine knife for many, many years. And in the meantime, you can come back and buy some more for friends and family.

Blade steel: YSS Shirogami #1 | nantetsu
Bevel: Ryōba double bevel
Blade construction: Warikomi
Left-handed available: Handle and blade suit both hands
Handle: Japanese cherry
Ferrule: Plastic
Blade length: 180mm
Blade height: 44mm
Blade spine: 4.5mm
Handle length: 128mm
Handle thickness: 26x20mm
Weight in hand: 134g

Dentou Kougei certified 

Ikenami Hamono, Tanegashima Island

Product Reviews

  1. 11/10

    Posted by Unknown on 27th Jun 2024

    I've had one for over a year now and it remains sharp and consistent. It's light and I love the feel of the handle. Truly an excellent knife.

  2. Perfect go to all purpose knife

    Posted by Ian on 30th Sep 2020

    Great knife, good size, well balanced and nice edge. You can not go wrong with this knife or the customer service of Michael. Arigatou gozaimasu.

  3. exellent knife

    Posted by Chef Andreas - Stockholm on 10th Aug 2020

    exellent knife, well balanced and easy to keep sharp. Great and affordable

  4. Excellent Knife

    Posted by Jeremy Pelham on 28th Aug 2019

    I use my 180mm Bannou Chef's knife everyday and I love it. It is a fine knife that can be used for most applications. The metal is soft and rusts easily, but it's a pleasure to clean and dry it after each use.
    Michael Shaw has SUPERIOR customer service! I will continue buying knives from this company because of him.

  5. 日本の鍛工技術の素晴らしさは、この包丁にこめられていると実感しています。

    Posted by 松永美恵子 on 9th May 2017

    私が伝統的工芸品である本種子島包丁を使い始めって約5か月、すごく美しい切れ味は、今までの包丁は何だったのかを言う位、抜群の深使い心地です。
    切れすぎてと扱いには十分注意していますが、一度使うとやめられない、という程気に入っています。
    使用後は鉄だから錆びないよう水分を拭き取ります。鶏肉の皮もスッパリ、魚の骨ごと、キッパリ。
    日本の鍛工技術の素晴らしさは、この包丁にこめられていると実感しています。
    ステンレス製にはない使い心地を是非ご自分で実感されるのをおすすめします。

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