Sakai Jikko Loco Black Wa Paring Knife - VG10 Stainless Steel Core, Hammered Finish, Japanese Oak Handle (3.5 Inch) - Perfect for Peeling, Slicing Fruits & Vegetables, Home Kitchen & Professional Use

 

About Sakai Jikko

Sakai Jikko is Kaz's signature knife brand. Established in 1901, Jikko has more than 100 years of technology of Japanese knife making.

Their products are preferred by a number of professional chefs because of its superior sharpness and durability. To date, Jikko has made hundreds of thousands of knives and is widely trusted brand in Japan.  

Light and slim blade, different to conventional hefty knives

Compared with normal Western knives, this Wa-Gyuto series has much lighter blade. It is suited for those who take on more small sized ingredients rather than chunky food items.

• Weight: You’ll need to try several knives to find your ideal knife weight. One school of thought believes a hefty chef’s knife cuts through foods easier because it “falls” with more force. Another thinks a lighter chef’s knife flows more freely and lets you maneuver the knife more skillfully. Choose the style that feels right to you. (quoted from "fine cooking")

Left - Wa Santoku blade (130g)
Right - Damascus Santoku blade (190g)

 

Blade: VG10 - stainless

・VG10 steel

Sharpness　★★★★☆ (4/5)

Hardness/durability　★★★★☆ (4/5)

Edge retention  ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Ease of sharpening　★★★★☆ (4/5)

Rust resistance　★★★★★ (5/5)

Manufactured by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. Contains Carbon 1%, Chromium 15%, Molybdenum 1 %, Vanadium0.2%, Cobalt 1.4%, Manganese 0.5%, Rockwell Hardness 58-60 HRC.

Quality Stainless steel that is recently introduced to the market, used for variety of industrial tools.

Because of cobalt added, it can be quenched in very high temperature so that it has superior hardness. Strong to wear, distort and corrode as well as good sharpness and edge retention.

Suited for both right and left handers as the blade is aligned 50:50 (double bevel).

Handle: Japanese Oak (Nara-no-ki), black lacquer coated

Japanese oak is often used in whiskey barrel for aging Japanese whiskey.

As a knife handle, it is quite lightweight compared to western oak wood, having comparative durability. The black lacquer is applied on top to give elegant feeling. 

 

Each knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.

All the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut!