Jikko Jo-Saku Sashimi Yanagiba Kiritsuke Knife 240Mm Made In Japan

The Jikko Knife Is A Superior Kitchen Tool Crafted With Exquisite Skill And Expertise. This Single-Edged Blade Is Made Of Reactive Carbon Steel And Boasts A Mirror Finish. Hand-Forging It From A Single Piece Of Shirogami High Carbon Steel Requires Extraordinary Skill And Is A Hallmark Of Jikko'S Blacksmithing. The Handle Is Made From Magnolia Wood With Buffalo Horn On The Bolster To Give A Comfortable Feel In The Hand. Shirogami Steel Is Crafted From Yasugi Iron Sands By Hitachi Metals Yasugi Works In Shimane, Japan, And Is Ideal For Making High-Quality Knives. To Ensure The Longevity Of The Knife, It Is Important To Keep It Dry. Jikko, Also Known As Sakai Jikko, Has Been Making Knives Since 1901 In Sakai City, Renowned For Its Artisan Knife-Makers. It Is Believed That 90 Percent Of The Knives Used By Professional Chefs In Japan Come From Sakai Blacksmiths. Today, Jikko Is Owned And Run By The Fourth-Generation President, Toshiyuki Jikko, And Six Expert Craftsmen.