Jikko Tokusei Japanese Kaisaki Knife 12cm Nihon Steel Blade, Magnolia Wood Handle

A kaisaki knife is a type of Japanese kitchen knife used for cutting small fish to prepare sashimi. It is in fact a small version of a sashimi or yanagiba knife. This one in particular is characterised for a great cutting performance that lets you cut through the flesh with great ease and precision. On top of that, no one can deny that its original design is also a good reason to want it in your kitchen.

This knife is made by the Japanese brand Jikko. With more than a century of experise, Jikko is a brand well appreciated by professional Japanese cooks, because their knives cut extraordinarily well and every detail in their design makes them true pieces of art. All Jikko knives are handmade in Sakai, Japan by true Japanese experienced artisans.

With a length of only 12 centimeters, the blade of this knife has a core made of Nihon steel, which is a high quality steel made in Japan with a high carbon content. This is why the blade is so strong and rigid, reaching a hardness level of 59/60 HRC in the Rockwell scale. On top of the Nihon steel core, there is a layer of soft iron, which is visible on the blade’s surface due the difference in colour between the steels.

The blade was manually sharpened by an artisan with a great experience in the sharpening of blades. The sharpening process involves the use of different sharpening stones of different grains. The artisan starts by using a thick, coarse grain, and finishes by using a stone with fine grains 3000. The smooth transition from coarse to fine grains allows the blade to have an excellent sharp finish.

To enhance the look of the blade, the surface has been engraved by the artisan to show the brand’s logo in Japanese. The engraving is directly made by hand using a punch and a small hammer, and because it is truly engraved in the steel and not just stamped, the logo will never fade away. This type of details is what makes Jikko knives stand out from the rest!

Moreover, the handle is made of Magnolia wood, which is a material that is hard and naturally antibacterial. The surface has been polished so that you can enjoy a soft, smooth grip. The handle also has an engraving of the brand’s logo, which gives a unique and authentic touch to the overall knife’s look. Finally, to connect the blade with the handle, the knife has a black bolster made of polycarbonate.

To guarantee the durability of the knife’s look and cutting performance, it is important that you take good care of it. You should always wash it by hand using non-agressive products and dry it immediately with a soft cloth. Otherwise, the blade could easily get oxydized if it stays in humidity for long time due to the high carbon presence in the steel.

Remember that you can find more types of Japanese knives with this same extraordinary design in our category of Jikko Tokusei knives. Go and choose the perfect one for your kitchen!