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: Sakimaru Yanagiba
Steel Type: VG10 17 Layer (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 300mm (11.8")
Blade Height: 33.5mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 117mm (4.6")
Weight: 250g (8.8 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.