{"product_id":"2nd-hand-trade-in-sakai-kikumori-choyo-270mm-saber-tip-sakimaru-takobiki-aogami-1-w-saya","title":"Sakai Kikumori Choyo 270mm Saber Tip Sakimaru Takobiki Aogami 1 with Saya","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ei Kikumori ‘Choyo’ 270mm Saber-tip Sakimaru Takobiki. Single bevel aogami #1 core blade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith mirror polish iron cladding. Octagonal ebony wood and water buffalo ferrule handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami 1 has the best edge formation of the aogami steels. It typically works at slightly finer finishes and has excellent edge life when finished well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoyo 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoyo Aogami 1 knives are forged by Tanaka Hamono. Tanaka-san’s top level forging and heat treatments make for unusually easy sharpening, superb edge life and toughness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoyo grinder and polisher is Morihiro Hamono.  Morihiro-san's grinding is superb; he pioneered this type of 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\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\/i\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\u003eAogami 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony Wood W Water Buffalo Ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e262 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *\u003cstrong\u003eActual weights and measurements may vary piece to piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese knifes 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381901639901,"sku":"PRETRDN","price":467.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/image_65546255-50d2-4911-80ec-163d92572fb3.jpg?v=1770761109","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/2nd-hand-trade-in-sakai-kikumori-choyo-270mm-saber-tip-sakimaru-takobiki-aogami-1-w-saya","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}