{"product_id":"trade-in-sakai-kikumori-kikuzuki-kasumi-180mm-santoku-shirogami-2-w-box","title":"Sakai Kikumori 'Kikuzuki Kasumi' 180mm Santoku - Shirogami 2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened in less than 1mm, a tiny amount of patina otherwise next to new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Kikumori 'Kikuzuki Kasumi’ 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku.  Double bevel shirogami #2 core blade with iron cladding.  Octagonal magnolia wood and water buffalo ferrule handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKikuzuki 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKikuzuki\u003cspan\u003e Uzu and \u003c\/span\u003eKasumi 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSakai 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred.  Avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShirogami 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctagon magnolia wood \u0026amp; water buffalo ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e314mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e164mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eActual weights and measurements may vary piece to piece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381889188061,"sku":"PRETRDN","price":170.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/image_bf403117-e6af-401e-acb4-381b4ae75e87.jpg?v=1770760899","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/en-gb\/products\/trade-in-sakai-kikumori-kikuzuki-kasumi-180mm-santoku-shirogami-2-w-box","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}