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Sakai Kikumori "Kikuzuki Kuro" Gyuto 240mm

$362.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad

Handle Material

Dark Oak Octagon

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

229mm

Overall Length

343mm

Spine Thickness

3mm @ Mid

Blade Height

52mm

Weight

206g

HRC

62-63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto knife, a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition, is a versatile, all-purpose chef's knife. Its name, translating to "beef sword," reflects its proficiency in slicing meat and in more modern times vegetables. However, its slightly curved blade excels in chopping, dicing, and mincing, making it indispensable in any kitchen.

Steel Type

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.

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Customer Reviews

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Great Cutting Performance

All the knives Chef’s Edge sells are good cutters and probably a good bump up from what you can get in other Perth stores. For me, this series of knives is just that next level up again. The blacksmith is rumoured to be Yoshikazu Tanaka and there’s something about his blade profile and heat treatment that produces a great knife. These have a good hardness that’s not chippy and are super easy to sharpen. I’m a fan of the rustic aesthetic on the Kuro line but Kikumori has a steel and finish option to suit most people. Choose your poison.