Jikko 300Mm Jo-Saku Sashimi Yanagiba Kiritsuke Knife - Made In Japan

Features

Experience The Excellence Of Jikko Knives With Features Such As A Single Edged Blade, Reactive Carbon Steel Knife, And A Mirror Finish. Hand Forging From A Single Piece Of Shirogami High Carbon Steel By One Of The Best Blacksmiths In Sakai Requires Extraordinary Skill. The Magnolia Handle With Buffalo Horn On The Bolster Is Hand-Made By Skilled Craftman To Ensure A Comfortable Feel In The Hand. Shirogami Steel Which Means White Paper Steel Is Produced Using Its Iron Sands Of Yasugi By Hitachi Metals Yasugi Works In Shimane, Japan Making It Ideal For Producing High Quality Knives.

Use &Amp; Care

To Ensure Your Jikko Knives Offer You A Lifetime Of Use, Keep Them Clean And Dry After Each Use.

Background

Traditional Knife-Maker Jikko, Also Known As Sakai Jikko, Was Established In 1901 In Sakai City, Japan. This City Is Renowned For Its Artisans Who Have Been Forging Knives For Centuries. Sakai Blacksmiths Are Famous For Their Quality Kitchen Knives And Are Believed To Supply Nearly 90 Percent Of The Knives Used By Professional Chefs In Japan. Today, Jikko Is Still Owned By The Fourth Generation Of The Family, With Six Craftsmen Including Toshiyuki Jikko, The Young President Of The Company.