Jikko Nihonko Japanese Carbon Steel Sujihiki Knife Sujihiki 240mm (Honbazuke hand-honed edge)

Our Jikko Knife Is Crafted By Traditional Artisans In Sakai City, Japan, Renowned For Their Top-End Kitchen Knives. The Knife Is Available In Two Sizes And Boasts A Traditional Honbazuke Hand-Honed Edge That Is Ready To Use. Moreover, It Features A Double Edged Blade With An Asymmetric Bevel Of 80/20, Crafted From Reactive Carbon Steel. In Order To Keep Your Jikko Knife In Top Condition, It Is Recommended To Hand Wash It And Promptly Dry It Off After Each Use. Neglecting To Do So May Lead To Rusting Or Discoloration. The Knife-Maker Jikko, Also Known As Sakai Jikko, Is A Fourth-Generation Family-Owned Artisan Company Established In 1901 In Sakai City. For Centuries, The City Has Been Renowned For Its Master Craftsmen Who Forge The Finest Quality Kitchen Knives. In Fact, It Is Believed That Nearly 90 Percent Of The Knives Used By Professional Chefs In Japan Are Supplied By Sakai Blacksmiths. At Present, The Company Employs Six Craftsmen, Headed By Toshiyuki Jikko, The Young President.