Our Japanese traditional-style Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan knives are hand forged and hand sharpened by our team of top-ranking forge-smiths, sharpeners and craftsmen in Sakai City, Osaka. We have confidence that these knives will be well received because of the following advantages:

1. The level of craftsmanship offered by our special team of artisans:

• Because our team of craftsmen pay extra attention during the production of the knife, especially during ‘fit and finishing’, the knives have an excellent level of overall quality and are aesthetically beautiful.
• No compromises are made during the finishing and fitting of the blade and handle. Particular attention is paid to the spine, the finger choil / heel, and the gap between the blade tang and the handle (The “Machi”). This extra work is not just important for the overall appearance of the knife; it also allows a more comfortable grip and provides a more secure handle. As a result, these knives are perfect for customers who care about both the aesthetic appearance and the functionality of their knives.

2. We have a direct relationship with our team of top-ranking craftsmen in Sakai:

• This allows us to offer you the very highest quality knives at especially low prices.
• This allows us to offer you a wide range of traditional Japanese Hon Kasumi(“True Mist”, or “True Haze”) style knives, in both Blue No. 2 high carbon steel and Gingami No. 3 stainless steel.

A cutting edge of high carbon Hitachi Gingami No.3 that is welded forged with soft stainless steel for increased toughness and ease of re-sharpening.

Gingami No.3 is a high-grade Japanese stainless cutlery steel for the cutting performance and edge retention similar to high carbon steels, but improved resistance to corrosion.

This knife comes with a comfortable octagonal magnolia wood handle with black water buffalo horn ferrule / bolster.

The Sakimaru Takohiki is a variation of the Yanagiba and Takohiki, and is used for much the same purposes. Its rounded tip resembles that of a Katana, giving it a distinctive Japanese sword-like appearance.

This special-order Sakimaru Takohiki has a wider blade than a typical Sakimaru Takohiki, with a curved profile reminiscent of a Japanese sword. This shape is not simply a matter of appearance: the curve helps make slicing more effective during a drawing cut, supporting a smooth slicing motion as the blade is pulled through the ingredient. Its sword-like design brings both visual character and a practical benefit in use.

Knife Model: Special Order Made !! JCK Original Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Hon Kasumi Series FG-SASP Sakimaru Takohiki 270mm (10.6 Inch)

Blade Material:  Gingami No.3

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge

Handle Material: Octagon Shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule

Saya Included: No.

Sorry. This knife is not available for left handed version.

We believe quality and performance of Japanese knives are best in the world and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and spirits from your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife can be your special cooking partner for long time. 

Important

This is the Stainless steel blade kitchen knife, which has good rust resistance for easy maintenance. However even stainless steel blade kitchen knife has rust situation if you leave it with wet condition. 

• Before starting to use the knife, please wash it with water for cleaning up.
• Please do not put this knife in the dishwasher, please hand wash.
• Please do not leave this knife in water or wet condition for long time.
• After using, please hand wash it and wipe it clean and dry with soft clothes. (Includes bolster and handle part)
• This is an extremely sharp knife. Please use special cares in using and storing it.
• Unlike German made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to thin cutting edge for sharper cutting and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the edge from hitting hard materials to avoid chipping or cracking.
• Please do not use it to cut bone or frozen foods, hard foods such as lobster and crab which have hard surface.
• We recommend re-sharpening the knife using Japanese whetstones, when it gets dull.