Kiritsuke chef's knife , more information about the most common knife shapes can be found here: knife shapes .
Founded in 1926, Sakai Kikumori draws on the 600-year history of Sakai, the most important center of traditional Japanese blade making. They work with a variety of the best blacksmiths, sharpeners and small factories in Sakai to offer a wide range of knives, from traditional to modern.
- HRC: 60-61
- Steel: VG5 (stainless)
- Blade length: approx. 195mm
- Heel height: 47mm
- Width at the heel: 2.3mm
- Weight: approx. 180g
- Form: Kiritsuke
- Blade type: 50/50
- Handle material: Pakka wood
- Blacksmith: Sakai Kikumori
- Origin: Sakai, Japan