Sakai Kikumori was established in 1926 and takes pride in the fact their area of the country is world famous for knife making. They work closely with the best blacksmiths and traditional craftsman supply us with everything from traditional single bevel knives for sushi perpetration, to double edged "western" knives. They 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. The rough textured finish on this knife is referred to as nashiji, which translated to pear skin.
All knives in this line are fitted with a traditional Wa-handle made from magnolia wood.
Knife specs:
Steel: Yasuki white #2
HRC: 62~63
