Jikko Nihonko Japanese Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife Gyuto 300mm (Honbazuke hand-honed edge)

Our Jikko Knife Is An Ideal Choice For The Professional Chef Or Passionate Home Cook. Crafted From High-Quality Reactive Carbon Steel, This Knife Offers A Traditional Honbazuke Hand-Honed Edge That Is Ready To Use. With A Double-Edged Blade Featuring An Asymmetric Bevel Of 80/20, The Jikko Knife Is Available In Five Sizes And Is The Perfect Addition To Any Kitchen. For Optimal Use And Care, The Jikko Knife Should Always Be Hand Washed And Kept Dry. Failure To Do So Can Result In Rusting And Discoloration. The Jikko Knife Is A Product Of The Traditional Knife-Maker, Jikko (Also Known As Sakai Jikko), Which Was Established In 1901 In Sakai City, Japan. The City Is Most Renowned For Its Artisans That Have Been Forging Knives For Centuries. In Fact, Sakai Blacksmiths Are Believed To Supply Nearly 90 Percent Of The Knives Used In Professional Kitchens Throughout Japan. The Company Is Now Managed By Toshiyuki Jikko, A Fourth-Generation Family-Owned Artisan. With Six Craftsmen Dedicated To Excellence, The Jikko Knife Is The Perfect Addition To Any Kitchen.