Vintage Sakai Kikumori Sujihiki Knife 300mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2238

Experience a rare, never-used piece of Sakai's professional knife-making legacy - complete with original box.

The Specs

• Steel: High-carbon steel (monosteel)
• Blade length: 300mm
• Handle: Western-style wood handle
• Origin: Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
• Condition: New old stock (never used), original box included
• SKU: 2238

Sakai Kikumori was established in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono in Sakai City - Japan's historic capital of cutlery and home to over 90% of the country's professional knife production. Operating as a specialist wholesaler, Kikumori collaborates with Sakai's master blacksmiths and sharpeners to produce high-performance blades for both professional chefs and serious home cooks. This 300mm gyuto/sujihiki is a dual-purpose workhorse: long enough for slicing proteins and fish, with the flat profile of a gyuto for general prep. The western-style handle makes it immediately familiar to European-trained cooks, while the Sakai carbon steel core delivers the edge retention and sharpness that Japanese blades are renowned for. Never used and still in its original box, this is a genuine collector's opportunity.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash individually - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a fine whetstone
• Sharpen on a Japanese water stone (1000/3000 grit)
• Store in original box or on a magnetic rack - never loose