Sakai Kikumori Shirogami #2 165mm Santoku Tsuchime

These knives have Shirogami #2 (White Steel) carbon steel core conveniently sandwiched between stainless cladding, for ease of care. Shirogami steel has good edge life, and is very easy to sharpen, but is a bit more reactive than other steels, so extra care should be kept to keep the edge dry. The blades have an attractive hammer marked finish on the sides, which also contribute to good food release, and each knife is hand engraved with the makers mark.

Sakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai.

Blade Material: Shirogami #2 carbon steel core, stainless steel cladding

Handle Material: Japanese magnolia with horn ferrule

Blade Length: 6.5" (165mm)

Overall Length: 12.2" (310mm)

Height at Heel: 42mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.95mm

Weight: 3.8 oz

**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife. Color of handle may vary.

**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use.

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.