{"title":"Sakai Jikko","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany of you may not be aware of the brand “Sakai Jikko”, yet is a very well-known brand in the Japan domestic market with a long history of making premium professional kitchen knives. They were established in 1901, and now is in the hands of the 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation owner Toshiyuki Jikko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past years, they were so focused on the domestic market and a lot of OEM work so many of us has barely heard of them. In fact, Jikko is among the biggest Sakai knife brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJikko also has a long history of partnering with some of the top Sakai makers. The late Tatsuo Ikeda (elder brother of Yoshikazu Ikeda) used to work mostly with Jikko and now his son Ryoichi Ikeda is doing the same. Kenichi Shiraki is another master that works a lot with Jikko, mostly responsible for Jikko’s Blue steel and honyaki blades.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"sakai-jikko-logo.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/sakai-jikko-logo.png\" alt=\"sakai-jikko-logo.png\" width=\"478\" height=\"480\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bfcm2025-yoshikazu-ikeda-honyaki-white-2-gyuto-240mm-sp1","title":"BFCM2025 Old Stock Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm SP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for users seeking traditional Sakai honyaki construction with reactive carbon steel. Forged by Yoshikazu Ikeda, president of the Sakai Uchihamono Traditional Craftsmen Association, this blade features a mirror polish finish and measures 232mm in edge length with a heel height of 47mm. The spine measures 2.6mm at both the heel and mid-section, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, while the knife weighs 203g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is constructed from Hitachi White 3 carbon steel with 0.8% carbon content and no chromium, making it fully reactive and requiring immediate drying after use to prevent corrosion. This honyaki forging lacks stainless cladding and demands specific maintenance routines. White 3 steel offers a balance between ease of sharpening and edge durability due to its lower carbon content relative to other Shirogami variants. As a general-purpose gyuto profile, this knife suits mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks in professional or home kitchens where reactive high-carbon steel performance is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063225401565,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_8486.jpg?v=1764298997"},{"product_id":"bfcm2025-old-stock-yoshikazu-ikeda-honyaki-white-3-gyuto-240mm-camphor-set-sp2","title":"BFCM2025 Old Stock Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm Camphor Set SP2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshikazu Ikeda Honyaki White 3 Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for users seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with honyaki construction and a mirror polish finish. Forged in Sakai by Traditional Craftsman Yoshikazu Ikeda, this 240mm gyuto features Shirogami #3 steel hardened to 59-61 HRC and weighs 203g. The blade measures 232mm along the edge with a 47mm heel height and spine thickness of 2.6mm at both the heel and mid-section, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 3 steel contains 0.8% carbon, making it slightly softer and more forgiving during use than higher-carbon variants while retaining the fine edge characteristic of traditional Japanese cutlery. This composition suits those who value ease of sharpening and reduced chipping risk in a reactive high-carbon blade that requires drying and light oiling after use. As a true honyaki forging from a single piece of steel, the blade lacks stainless cladding and demands consistent maintenance to prevent corrosion. The general-purpose gyuto profile performs mincing, slicing, and chopping tasks across vegetables and proteins, featuring the acute 15-18° edge geometry typical of Japanese chef's knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikazu Ikeda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063284777181,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_8517.jpg?v=1764300407"},{"product_id":"bfcm2025-shiraki-mt-fuji-hamon-honyaki-gyuto-270mm-moribashi-set","title":"Exotic: Old Stock Shiraki Mt. Fuji Hamon Honyaki Gyuto 270mm \/ Moribashi Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Old Stock Kenichi Shiraki Mt. Fuji Hamon White 3 Honyaki Gyuto in classic Sakai profile, which we aquired during the days working with Jikko. 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As a true Honyaki blade, it is differentially hardened to achieve an incredibly sharp edge with a Rockwell hardness of 60-64 HRC. The blade is finished with an exquisite Urushi lacquer handle and saya, inspired by the God of Wind. 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