The traditional Japanese Honbazuke honing method, translated as "true edge", is the final grind that gives our knives the outstanding sharpness for which they are renowned. It requires an in-depth understanding of the knives, their characteristics, and the precise 10° angle to achieve this sharpness at the highest level. Only five carefully trained craftsmen and women master this skill at MIYABI. Not only have they spent over five years learning it, they have also sharpened more than a million knives. Tireless dedication and the preservation of ancient tradition combine to accomplish excellence.