Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Aogami 1 with Saya

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Sakai Kikumori 'Kikuzuki Uzu’ 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku. Double bevel aogami #1 core blade with suminigashi iron cladding. Octagonal magnolia wood and water buffalo ferrule handle. Comes with saya.

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 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 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.

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.

This knife has a hard carbon steel core with iron cladding for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina with use, and especially so with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. 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: Tanaka Hamono
Producing Area: Sakai
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Iron Clad Carbon Core
Steel: Aogami 1
Handle: Magnolia with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 316mm
Edge Length: 164mm
Handle to Tip Length: 185mm 
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 126g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono

*Actual weights and measurements may vary piece to piece

These knives come from the maker with lacquer on the blade for corrosion protection during shipping. It can be removed using acetone or lacquer thinner (follow manufacturers instructions for use).

If you would like us to remove it prior to shipping, enter "Please remove lacquer" in the +Special Instructions on the Cart page. This could delay shipping by up to 5 days.

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