Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tanaka Blue Super
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 47.8mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Mirror Polish (kyomen)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 314mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 185g
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.