Jikko 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami #2 Mizu Honyaki Kyomen Mirror Finish Shiraki Hamono Octagonal Ebony

Jikko 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi with Aogami #2 honyaki blade forged by Shiraki Hamono. Mizu Honyaki Kyomen mirror finish with octagonal ebony handle.

Carbon steel will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash & dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.

Jikko is a family business established in 1901 in Sakai City, Osaka and has extensive relationships with traditional craftsman in Sakai. From basic to top shelf, Jikko knives are always sharpened by hand in the Jikko workshop, either by the head of the head of Jikko or under his supervision, maintaining very high quality control. On single bevel knives, special care is taken to provide a flat, fine-polished ura (side opposite omote bevel).