Sakai Kikumori MB Yasurime Kurouchi 165mm Nakiri

These knives are hand forged with an Aogami #2 (Blue #2) steel core, and have a good edge life, and are easy to sharpen. The iron cladding has a kurouchi finish, also known as a blacksmith's finish, leaving the final black scales on after the last heat treatment. The kurouchi will slow down the patina and rusting properties of iron, and will eventually wear and polish with years of use and washing.

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 #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding

Handle Material: Walnut wood with pakka wood ferrule

Blade Length: 7.1" (180mm)

Cutting Edge: 6.3" (160mm)

Overall Length: 12.44" (316mm)

Height at Heel: 53mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.9mm

Weight: 5.2 oz 

*Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife.

**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.