Handle Material: octagonal dark buffalo with blond buffalo spacer
Sakai Kikumori knives are crafted by Kawamura Hamono, a family-operated cutlery company renowned for its production of high-quality Japanese and Western-style kitchen knives. Situated in Sakai, one of Japan's oldest and most esteemed knife-making centers, Kawamura Hamono has been crafting knives since the 1920s. Over the years, they have cultivated enduring partnerships with some of Sakai's finest blacksmiths and sharpeners, ensuring a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship in every knife they produce.
About SLD Steel
SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel recognized for its outstanding hardness and toughness. It provides the cutting performance of a carbon steel knife but with easier maintenance due to its semi-stainless properties.
