Sakai Kikumori Nihonko 150mm Cleaver

A heavy duty meat cleaver with hard wood handle.

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.

**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. 

Blade Material: SK carbon steel

Handle Material: Wood

Hardness: 63 HRC

Blade Length: 6" (150mm)

Overall Length: 11" (280mm)

Height at Heel: 3.4" (86mm)

Thickness of Spine at Heel: .18" (4.5mm)

Weight: 20.3 oz (576 grams)