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: Kamagata Usuba
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 4.4mm (0.173")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 139mm (5.5")
Weight: 240g (8.5 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.