This line is forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sakai Kikumori was established in 1926. For 92 years they have devoted them selves to blade making using the most skilled craftsmen they can. We feel the fit and finish of these knives are always very high bend. There is alot of attention to detail.
Length- 381 mm (15 in.)
Weight- 154 g (5.5) oz)
Edge Length-240 mm (9.5 in.)
Steel Type- Blue ( Aogami) #1
HRC- 63 - 64
Cladding- Soft Iron
Bevel- Single
Handle- Custom Octagonal ( Buckeye, Spalted Maple)
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use