Jikko

Jikko's founder, Itaro Jikko started manufacturing cutlery more than 100 years ago as a sharpener.Once-in-a-lifetime encounter: "Think of it as a once-in-a-lifetime encounter and do our best for the other party" is their mottoThey value the teachings of the great Sakai man, Sen no Rikyu, and continue to make knives with a once-in-a-lifetime spirit.They are particular about finishing details such as the back and chin of the knife.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Petty-Utility
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 120mm (4.7")
Blade Height: 27.2mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 108mm (4.3")
Weight: 59g (2.1 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.