Featuring an AUS-8 stainless steel core for excellent edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance, this chef's knife combines a comfortable pakka handle with a traditional Japanese Tsuchime finish, blending modern precision with timeless craftsmanship.
This Gyuto knife from the Sakon Murakumo collection features a three-layer blade with high-carbon molybdenum steel AUS-8 at its core and extremely soft stainless steel SUS405 as the outer layers. Enhanced with vanadium, this knife offers exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening. AUS-8 provides an ideal balance of strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, excelling in sharpness and edge retention with the ability to maintain its edge with routine upkeep.
The "Murakumo" series is inspired by the legendary sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi. The blade's distinctive hammered pattern evokes the beauty of Murakumo clouds. It features a stainless bolster and a sleek black Western-style pakka wood handle for comfort and water resistance. The handle is secured to the tang with three rivets, ensuring exceptional strength and durability.
Sakon Series
Hokiyama Cutlery presents its Sakon Series, made for practicality and everyday use. It seamlessly marries the time-honored Japanese sword-making methodology with contemporary materials, design, and techniques. The knives boast exceptional sharpness and robust corrosion resistance, catering to a broad spectrum of needs, from everyday home use to the rigorous demands of top professional chefs.
Hokiyama
Hokiyama Cutlery, established in 1919, has earned its reputation for unparalleled quality by crafting premium cutlery. Preserving the time-honored clad forging method, a legacy refined over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history. Blending centuries-old craftsmanship with modern technology, Hokiyama Cutlery ensures that every blade is a testament to excellence and quality while focusing on 3 core values: tradition, innovation, and practicality.
Sakon Murakumo, Tsuchime - Gyuto 210 mm
Dimensions
• Whole Knife - 13.2”
• Blade Length - 8.25”
•Hand orientation - Ambidextrous
Materials
• Blade - AUS8 Core
• Handle - Pakka Wood
Care
• Hand wash only
Origin
• Kochi, Japan