Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Bunka/Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 337mm
Spine Length: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 216g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.
