Sakai Kikumori

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼 
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 125mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Polywood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 130mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 98mm
Total Length: 230mm
Weight: 70g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 45.8mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mono-Steel/Zenko
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30:70
Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Asymmetric
Handle: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule Material: Carbon Steel
Total Length: 300mm
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 155g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives 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.