Trade In Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 210mm Gyuto Aogami 1 with Saya

Trade in gyuto in good condition with original packaging and saya. This iron clad aogami steel knife came in with some surface oxidation that has been polished to an even shine. This is a different finish from the acid etched suminagashi finish that comes on an unused example, but the layers are still visible and will develop more contrast as a new patina is applied through use. This knife was used well but not over sharpened and comes with a fresh BC edge.

Like an unused example of this knife, it cuts effortlessly but with authority due to the excellent grinding work. This knife will be a bit less finicky on the edge due to having been sharpened compared to a new one.

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.

Kikuzuki Uzu 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.