Sakai Kikumori was established in 1926, and takes extreme pride in the fact their area of the country is world famous for knife making.
They forge everything from traditional single bevel knives for sushi perpetration, to double edged "western" knives, and are also famous for their water quenched honyaki knives.
In April, 2011, Kawamura Hamono received the certification of “SAKAI WAZASHU” by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce, and are not only recognized by the Japanese government for their contributions to the local economy, but also a nod to their reputation around the globe.
These knives are forged by master Yoshikazu Tanaka, one of the most talented and highly regarded blacksmiths in the region. He uses a Hitachi white carbon #2 cutting core to craft these beautiful workhorse knives. He then sends the knives off to another local traditional craftsman, who then grinds, sharpens and polishes a cloudy finish. This finish is known as a Kasumi finish.
Knife specs:
Steel: Yasuki white #2
HRC: 62:63
Wa-Handle: Octagonal Magnolia W/ Black Buffalo Horn Collar
