Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 中川
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nakagawa Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 233mm
Blade Height: 50.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 382mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 204g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care Advisement: Carbon with Stainless Clad
This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion 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 softer woods and plastics.