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

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Trade in kiritsuke santoku in good condition with original packaging and original saya.

This soft iron clad carbon steel knife has been buffed to remove some significant oxidation and has since been used responsibly to develop the early stages of a healthy patina. The buffing work removed the suminagashi etching contrast that comes on a new example but the wavy patterning is still present and will become more defined as the oxidation builds. There has been no significant edge damage to the knife and has only been sharpened a few time since purchased, including the most recent sharpening prior to listing, resulting in a thougher edge than what you would find on a new example. Saya is in great condition.

Original Listing:

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 'Kikuzuki 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Smith: Tanaka Hamono
Producing Area: Sakai
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku / Bunka
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Iron Clad Carbon
Steel: Aogami (Blue) 1
Handle: Ho (Magnolia) with horn ferrule
Total Length: 311mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Handle to Tip Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Length: 163mm
Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 126g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya: Included
HRC: 63-64

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage. Special attention needs to be taken to prevent edge damage. Scraping, twisting and forceful as well as using on hard or very dense foods can result in chipping.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.