A great size for most all around slicing and dicing. Sakai Kikumori’s SKK series have a robust mid-weight stainless mono-steel blade and a comfortable western style handle. Ease of sharpening and good edge life make these knives an excellent all-around value. 

**Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, stainless steel can dull quickly and develop pits in the edge. 

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.

Blade Material: Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel

Handle Material: Pakka wood

Hardness: 59-60 HRC

Blade Length: 6.88" (175mm)

Overall Length: 11.6" (295mm)

Height at Heel: 1.8" (45mm)

Thickness of Spine at Heel: .067" (1.7mm)

Weight: 5.9 oz (166 grams)

Sakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai.