A baseball Sakai Kikumori 240mm Wa Gyuto Shirogami 1 Kurouchi is a must-have for any serious fan. With the Sakai Kikumori 240mm Wa Gyuto Shirogami 1 Kurouchi, you can show your team spirit while staying cool and comfortable on the field. This Sakai Kikumori 240mm Wa Gyuto Shirogami 1 Kurouchi is made with a Cool Base layer that wicks away moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.
The Sakai Kikumori 240mm Wa Gyuto Shirogami 1 Kurouchi are known for their swagger, a trademark that includes their on-field style and their unique logo. If you want to sport the same look as your favorite baseball team, you need to get this Sakai Kikumori 240mm Wa Gyuto Shirogami 1 Kurouchi.
Hand forged iron clad shirogami 1 with kurouchi finish from the forge. Forged and ground thin for smooth cutting and easy sharpening but with a stiff substantial feel and generous height and a full belly.
Shirogami 1 is the highest carbon content shirogami family steel. Shirogami steels are very pure steels capable of taking very fine edges, shirogami 1 with it’s high carbon content (~1.4%) has the longest edge life of the shirogami steels. Easy sharpening and amazing cutting feel, a sharpeners dream.
It should be mentioned that extra care is required, blade is not stainless and should be dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with usage, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.
Sakai Kikumori was started in 1926 and draws on Sakai’s 600 year history as the major center of traditional Japanese cutlery manufacturing. They work with a large variety of Sakai’s best smiths, sharpeners and small factories to offer a wide variety of knives ranging from traditional materials and styles to more modern, western influenced styles and materials.
| Steel Type | Shirogami 1 |
| Handle Material | Magnolia Wood |
| Weight | 197 grams |
| Height at Heel | 60 mm |
| Overall Length | 399 mm |
| Cutting Edge Length | 245 mm |
| HRC |
