Description
Features:
- The most affordable Japanese handmade knife
- Blade finished with characteristic Ikeuchi forge hammering technique (kuro uchi). Food releases more easily from the textured blade
- Easy to sharpen
- Maintains sharpness for a long time
- By purchasing this knife, you will own not only a functional tool but also a unique handmade piece with history.
- With proper care – will last a lifetime
- Perfect as a gift as the knife comes in a Japanese calligraphy ornamented box
Specifications:
- Steel: Shirogami #2
- Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade construction: double (body – softer steel, core – Shirogami #2)
- Sharpening: Single bevel
- Handle: Magnolia wood
- Handle shape: Oval
- Ring: Plastic
- Total length: 275 mm
- Blade length: 150 mm
- Blade height: 31 mm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: 90 g
Usage Tips:
- Like all high-hardness carbon steel knives, this blade is brittle, so don’t cut bones or frozen foods, and never use them as a cleaver
- Don’t use on cutting boards made from hard materials like stone, glass, or ceramic. Soft plastic or wooden cutting boards work best
Sharpening and Maintenance:
- For sharpening, we recommend using Japanese Water Sharpening Stones and Leather Strops
- Always wash the knife with warm water after use and dry it (dishwasher use not recommended)
- Like all high carbon steel tools – the blade is prone to rusting. After washing and drying the knife, coat it with camellia oil and store in a dry place
- If rust or hard to clean residue builds up: use our Steel Care Products
About the forge [Ikeuchi Hamono – 有限会社 池内刃物]:
- Family forge with 4 generations of craftsmen
- Globally renowned for traditional Kogatana craft knives, but produces wide range of kitchen and specialized knives
- Location: Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Established in 1953
- Number of employees: 8
