Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 240mm Gyuto

This series is named 'Seiun' meaning nebula, or galaxy. The exquisite damascus cladding is etched with a unique technique bringing out the contrast in the layers.

They are forged by Satoshi Nakagawa, a master blacksmith that has a particular expertise in hand forging stainless steels. VG10 is commonly seen in factory made Japanese knives, but don't let that fool you with this series, this is one of the best treatments of VG10 you will find, with an excellent mixture of edge retention, toughness and ease of sharpening. They are sharpened in one of Sakai's most prestigious workshops, and have a workhorse feel, with excellent convex grinds, but still thin on the edge. 

Blade Material: VG10 Stainless steel, stainless steel damascus cladding

Handle Material: Ebony wood with blonde buffalo horn

Blade Length: 9.56" (243mm)

Cutting Edge: 8.97" (228mm)

Overall Length: 14.88" (378mm)

Height at Heel: 50mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.45"

Weight: 7.9oz

**No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to prolong edge life

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

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.