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: Yanagiba
Steel Type: Silver Steel No.3 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 32.5mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 3.1mm (0.122")
Ferrule Material: Resin
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 132mm (5.2")
Weight: 139g (4.9 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.