Sakai knives have been evolving for the last 600 years. Sakai Kikumori is considered as one of the most prestigious manufacturers collaborating with some of the legends in the area of Sakai like blacksmiths Yoshikazu Tanaka, Shiraki and top Japanese sharpener Morihiro. These kind of top cooperations go back to 1925 when the company Kawamura Hamono started.
The Wasiki Series are made with AUS-8 stainless steel and they feature an octagonal Wa-handle made of Rosewood.
Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques.
Brand / Blacksmith | Sakai Kikumori |
Series | Wasiki |
Knife type | Gyuto |
Blade Length / Total length mm | 210 / 360 |
Grind | 50 / 50 |
Finish | Polished |
Steel type | Stainless MV |
Forging method | Monosteel |
HRC hardness | 60 – 62 |
Handle type / Material / Ferrule | Octagonal / Rosewood / Wooden |
Spine Thickness at heel / tip mm | 1,6 / 0,3 |
Blade height at heel mm | 46 |
Weight gr | 136 |
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