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Sakai Kikumori "Asagiri" Kiritsuke 225mm

$519.00 AUD

Specifications

Style: Kiritsuke
Blade Length: 225mm
Overall Length: 372mm
Height @ Heel: 54mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid: 2.2mm
Weight: 210grs
Blade Material: White 2 Carbon Steel core + Stainless Kasumi Clad
Handle Material: Single Piece Oak w/Black Lacquer
HRC: 62-63

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Blade Type

The Kiritsuke knife, a symbol of expertise in Japanese cuisine, is traditionally used by executive chefs. This multi-purpose knife combines features of a slicer and a vegetable knife, with its angled tip and long blade. It excels in precise slicing, chopping, and julienning, making it a prestigious and versatile tool.

Steel Type

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife can steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Recommended Maintenance

Store it in a dry environment using magnetic strips, knife rolls, or sayas. Avoid hitting hard or frozen objects and twisting the blade while cutting. These knives are not dishwasher safe. Clean with hot water and a soft cloth, and dry immediately after use to prevent rust spots on the high carbon steel. For more information please read the blog below.

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Sakai Kikumori

Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.

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Knife Care

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

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Russell S.
Brilliant knife

Wonderfully weighted, beautiful craftsmanship, and amazing sharpness. This is my knew knife for the line, and it's performing like a dream so far, and I can't wait to put it through its paces. So excited to see the patina develop on the exposed core steel!