The Japanese equivalent of a carving knife, perfect for those larger joints of meat and fish. The long hammer finished blade is designed to glide through food in a single stroke to help maintain the integrity of the ingredients for a better taste.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 245mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 390mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 2.17mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 36.9mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 123 grams
- Core Steel: AUS10
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This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
Read the Japanese knife care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 60 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Magnolia
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: 1056
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend a sujihiki sized blade guard to protect this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Sakai Takayuki
Well known and respected, Sakai knives are created by a skilled team of craftsmen and as a company have been creating knives for more than 600 years.
