Kikumori Blue #1 Gyuto 240mm

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Sakai Kikumori Hamono is a well-established knife shop in Sakai who deal with traditional craftsmen in the area. They were founded in 1926. Sakai is the mecca of Japanese knives making and they are known for the best quality and traditional manufacturing techniques. The knives you see here are made with Blue #1 steel and clad with soft iron. The cutting performance on these knives is excellent.

Company: Sakai Kikumori Hamono

Location: Sakai, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Edge Steel: Blue #1

Edge Grind: Even

Engraving: 50/50

Cladding: Soft Iron

Handle: Magnolia Octagonal

Ferrule: Buffalo Horn

Edge Length: 234mm

Blade Height: 51.5mm

Spine Thickness: 2.6mm

Weight: 5.9oz (168g)

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