Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 210mm Gyuto

Sakai Kikumori’s Kikuzuki Uzu series features forged Blue #1 (Aogami #1) carbon steel clad with stunning damascus steel, forged at Tanaka Uchi Hamono, experts in coaxing toughness and sharpenability on high-hardness carbon steels. These are ground expertly as well, with wonderful convexity making an almost laser feel when cutting soft foods.

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: Aogami #1 carbon steel core mil

Handle Material: Magnolia wood and buffalo horn. 

Hardness: 63-64 HRC

Blade Length: 8.45" (215mm)

Cutting Edge: 7.67" (195mm)

Overall Length: 13.46" (342mm)

Height at Heel: 47mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 2.5mm

Weight: 4.9 oz. (140 g)

**The 'rainbow' effect in the photos is because the blade is dipped in a protective lacquer. It can be removed with acetone before use, or can be left and will wear off with multiple washings.

**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.