Jikko White Steel No.2 Yanagiba Japanese Knife 240mm Shitan Handle

Jikko

Jikko’s founder, Itaro Jikko started manufacturing cutlery more than 100 years ago as a sharpener.Once-in-a-lifetime encounter: “Think of it as a once-in-a-lifetime encounter and do our best for the other party” is their mottoThey value the teachings of the great Sakai man, Sen no Rikyu, and continue to make knives with a once-in-a-lifetime spirit.They are particular about finishing details such as the back and chin of the knife.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Yanagiba
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4″)
Blade Height: 30mm (1.2″)
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138″)
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2″)
Weight: 145g (5.1 ounces)

Use and Care
– Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
– Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
– Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
– Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.