The Sakai Kikumori Molybdenum Gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife made in Sakai, a city renowned for its rich history of bladesmithing. With a blade length of 240mm, this gyuto is an ideal choice for professional chefs, particularly when preparing large quantities of ingredients. Its thin geometry and convex grind (hamaguriba) allow for effortless cutting, making it a pleasure to use in the kitchen. Made from "molybdenum vanadium" (AUS8) steel, the Sakai Kikumori gyuto offers a perfect balance of performance, durability, and ease of maintenance.
❖ Sakai Kikumori is a brand by Kawamura Hamono, a company based in Sakai, Japan, established in February 1926. In April 2011, Kawamura Hamono received the prestigious "Sakai Wazashu" brand certification from the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which recognizes and promotes exceptional companies in Sakai.
⎯ Brand: Sakai Kikumori Producing Area: Sakai, Japan Knife type: gyuto Purpose: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables Finish: migaki Steel: Molybdenum-Vanadium Steel type: stainless
Overall length: 389mm Blade length (heel to tip): 240mm Blade height at the heel: 49.5mm Spine thickness at the handle: 2.4mm Spine thickness at the heel: 2.2mm Spine thickness midway: 1.9mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 153g Handle: octagonal rosewood Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Sakai Kikumori Molybdenum gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 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 Care Guide
