Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tanaka Blue Super
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 258mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Aogami Super/Blue Super
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: So-Bokashi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 169g
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.
