The Ittosai Kotetsu Gokujyo Honkasumi Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm is a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife forged in Sakai by a highly skilled blacksmith. The blade uses Hitachi Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel and has been sharpened by a master sharpener in Sakai. It features an octagonal magnolia wood handle with buffalo horn ferrule, designed specifically for preparing sashimi and other delicate fish preparations.
Details
Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu
Blacksmith: Undisclosed
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Sakimaru Takohiki
Construction Type: Nimai
Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall length: 444mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 289mm
Blade height at heel: 30.3mm
Spine thickness:
At the handle: 3.7mm
At the heel: 3.5mm
Midway: 2.5mm
1cm from the tip: 1.9mm
Weight: 159g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
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