
Sakai Kikumori - MK - Blue #2 - Kurouchi Tsuchime - 240mm Gyuto - Oak Handle
Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 Made in: Kumamoto - JapanMaker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋Line: MKProfile: GyutoEdge Length: 248mmBlade Height: 56.4mmEdge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2Steel Type: CarbonGrind: FlatConstruction: Awase/San-MaiCladding: Soft IronFinish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Tsuchime (hammered)Bevel: DoubleBevel Symmetry: 50/50Hand Orientation: AmbidextrousHandle Shape: Octagonal WaHandle Material: OakFerrule/Bolster Material: N/ATotal Length: 400mmSpine Length: 265mmThickness of Spine at Handle: 4.1mmThickness ½ way: 2.3mmThickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mmHandle Length: 140mmWeight: 257gSaya/Guard: Sold Separately Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.