Sakai Kikumori Choyo 300mm Yanagi Ginsanko with Saya

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Sakai Kikumori ‘Choyo’ 300mm Yanagi. Single bevel ginsanko stainless core with mirror polish stainless cladding. Octagonal magnolia wood and water buffalo ferrule handle. Comes with saya.

These have a light blade with a thin, low beveled kireba so the yanagis — that usually rely on weight to help propel a pull cut — slice just as easily as heavier ones.

Ginsanko is a fine grained, high carbon content (1% + carbon), low chromium (13%) stainless steel. It has the cutting and sharpening feel of a carbon steel but is less maintenance with regard to reactivity. These knives are ideal for the individual that is looking for a Japanese knife that’s easy to sharpen and also rust-resistant.

Choyo series knives represent some of the best of Sakai’s knife making. They are made by craftspeople who are highly respected for preserving demanding traditional techniques while contributing their own refinements and creativity to the trade.

Choyo ginsanko is forged by Nakagawa Hamono (previously Shiraki Hamono). Nakagawa-san’s top level forging and heat treatments make for an unusual ease of sharpening and superb edge life. This application of ginsanko is also very easy to sharpen and has really good edge life.

Choyo grinder and polisher is Morihiro Hamono. Morihiro-san's grinding is superb; he pioneered this low kiriba grind on wa-gyuto. The characteristic result of this grinding and polishing are the even, wide bevels, chamfered spine and brilliant mirror polish.

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.

Hand wash and dry before storing. Do not leave wet and do not use a dishwasher. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.

Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred. Avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Smith: Nakagawa Hamono
Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Profile: Yanagi
Size: 300mm
Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type: Ginsanko
Handle: Magnolia Wood and Water Buffalo Ferrule
Total Length: 450mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Handle to Tip Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Length: 290mm
Thickness: 4.05mm
Weight: 184g
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Saya: Ho Wood
HRC: 59-61

*Actual weights and measurements may vary piece to piece

Sakai Kikumori Choyo 300mm Yanagi...

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