Sakai Kikumori Ren 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi

Sakai Kikumori has created the Ren series in support of up-and-coming craftspeople in Sakai's knife industry by sharing a portion of profits from this series directly with them. The blades are forged by Nakagawa Hamono from Aogami (Blue) #1 carbon steel and feature a Montan pattern on the backside of each blade. 

Handled with a resin octagon handle with turquoise colored spacers

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.

Boxed. Made in Japan.

Blade Material: Aogami #1 carbon steel with soft iron.

Handle Material: Resin

Hardness: 63-64 HRC

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*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.