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Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu Gyuto 240mm.

Sale price$1,088.00 NZD

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Sakai Kikumori was started in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono, and has since become known as a top brand from Sakai. They are a relatively small brand, but work with some of the very best local craftsmen in Sakai such as Yoshikazu Tanaka, Satoshi Nakagawa and Keichi Fuji, just to name a few.

The knife is forged by the legendary Yoshikazu Tanaka, who is recognized as one of the best blacksmiths in Sakai with over 50 years of experience. Tanaka works together with his son in the forge where he focuses exclusively on working with white and blue carbon steel, which he perfects using traditional methods such as pine charcoal and rice straw during hardening.

The grinder is one of our good friends Keiichi Fujii, a 3rd generation master grinder with over 50 years of experience. He started his career helping his grandfather in the workshop as a child and has recently focused on teaching his craft to the younger generation.

The chef's knife is a classic all-round tool for chopping and slicing both meat and vegetables, and it is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Brand/series Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu
Type Chef's knife

Forging and steel
3 Layers Blue #1 and Soft Iron

Grinding
50/50

Handle type
Octagonal Magnolia Buffalo Horn

Stainless
NO!

Hardness
63/64

Specifications

(May vary due to handmade)

Length: 240mm.

Height: 52mm.

Weight: 183g.

Width out of the handle: 3.4mm.

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu Gyuto 240mm.
Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu Gyuto 240mm. Sale price$1,088.00 NZD