Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kuro 150mm Petty Shirogami 2

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Kuro’ 150mm Petty. Double bevel shirogami #2 core blade with kurouchi iron cladding. Octagonal magnolia wood and water buffalo ferrule handle.

Kikuzuki series knives represent some of the best of Sakai’s knife making. Made by craftspeople who are well respected for preserving demanding traditional techniques, they also contribute their own refinements and creativity to the craft.

The double bevel knives from this series cut nearly effortlessly but still have an authoritative solid feel, however these knives are ground very thin behind the edge and will not tolerate mistreatment.

Kikuzuki Uzu, Kuro, and Kasumi blacksmiths are from Tanaka Hamono. Tanaka-san’s top level forging and heat treatments make for an unusual ease of sharpening and superb edge life and toughness.

This knife has a hard carbon steel core with iron cladding for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash & dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.

Sakai Kikumori was started in 1926 and draws on Sakai’s 600 year history as the major center of traditional Japanese cutlery manufacturing. They work with a large variety of Sakai’s best smiths, sharpeners and small factories to offer a wide variety of knives ranging from traditional to modern.