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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm

£257.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Sakimaru

Blade Material

White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad

Handle Material

Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

266mm

Overall Length

410mm

Spine Thickness

3mm @ Mid

Blade Height

27mm

Weight

175g

HRC

62-63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Sakimaru knife is a specialized Japanese knife, often regarded as a variation of the traditional sashimi knife. It features a long, slender, and gracefully curved blade, designed for making precise, thin cuts of fish, particularly for sashimi. The Sakimaru's elongated shape allows for drawing long, uninterrupted slices, embodying the art of Japanese culinary techniques.

Steel Type

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife can steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.

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Customer Reviews

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Michael Allison
Amazing knife!

A really nice knife, it is reasonably sharp from the box, I gave it a quick nip up to sharpen it to how I wanted it but it would be perfectly fine from the box. The finish is really good and has a nice weight to it.