Hitohira Kikuchiyo Rikichi Kurouchi Silver #3 Gyuto 210mm Cherry Wood Handle (Saya)

403,40  (inc. Tax)

Gyuto forged by Kikuchiyo blacksmith and sharpened by Rikichi. Made from great Ginsan stainless steel type. Size of the blade is 210 mm, with cherry wood japanese style handle. Perfectly balanced with beautiful hamon line. Amazing knife.

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Description

Details:

Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener:
Rikichi
Producing Area
: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan), Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Weight: 162g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Comes with Saya

Made by  Kikuchiyo Blacksmith

In the early 2000s, Kikuchiyo was invited by master craftsman of Sakai to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical, the rough working environment of fire and iron takes a toll on the body and many of the masters’ abilities begin to wane in their forties and fifties. As Kikuchiyo started earlier in life, he has gained most of the knowledge and skill of fine forging and quenching, before his physical abilities deteriorate.

Kikuchiyo proactively experimented with new steels not generally used by Sakai’s blacksmith, steels such as stainless. His experience and skill have made his Ginsan (Silver 3) knives popular among Japanese cuisine chef’s, many stating “If you use Kikuchiyo’s Ginsan once, you will never replace it”.

Kikuchiyo is also known for fine Honyaki quenching, beautiful Hamon and the correct hardness and gumminess are only achievable by experienced masters achieving the correct temperature. His Honyaki is supported by many of Sakai’s sharpeners and finishers, professionals who know what makes a good kitchen knife.

When Kikuchiyo joined as a blacksmith, he dreamed of success and becoming a great man. He continues to develop his skills as a craftsman, modelling each of his knives on the image of his master’s forge

Additional information

Weight 162 g
Producing Area

Japan, Sakai-Osaka

Size

210mm

HID

AAA-014S3K-24-FA210

Edge Length

198mm

Hand Orientation

Ambidextrous

Handle Length

140mm

Handle to Tip Length

217mm

Steel

,

Steel Type

Thickness

2,9mm

Total Length

356mm

Blade Height

42mm

Knife Profile

Gyuto

Blacksmith

Kikuchiyo 菊千代

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