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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.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 333mm
Edge Length: 211mm
Spine Length: 212mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm 
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 160g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori  堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 265mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 85g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori  堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90/10
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 265mm
Edge Length: 145mm
Spine Length: 147mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm 
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 163g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori  堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Honesuki-Maru
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90/10
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 270mm
Edge Length: 145mm
Spine Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm 
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 171g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm 
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 217g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: V5-SB
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: VG5
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Western Black Pakka
Total Length: 325mm
Spine Length: 200mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 181g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 295mm
Edge Length: 184mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 0.8mm
Weight: 91g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: VG5
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 162mm
Blade Height: 45.5mm
Edge Steel: VG5
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kasumi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 287mm
Spine Length: 161mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 183g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 392mm
Edge Length: 270mm
Spine Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 182g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 301mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 44mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 217g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Minamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 53.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 196g
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
Made in: Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex 
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 166mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 107g
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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Garasuki 
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90/10
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 320mm
Edge Length: 190mm
Spine Length: 195mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 291g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: VG5
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 151mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: VG5
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kasumi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 270mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 111mm
Weight: 86g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 195mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 343mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 129mm
Weight: 146g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Minamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 58.8mm
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: 316mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 218g
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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 300mm
Edge Length: 178mm
Spine Length: 182mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 144g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 298mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Right-Handed D-Shaped
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 450mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 199g
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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Rin
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 50.2mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji (textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Total Length: 375mm
Spine Length: 240mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm 
Handle Length: 139mm
Weight: 176g
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.