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.
2024 released - New series Jikko "Loco Damascus"
Impressive design with beautiful 65-layer nickel damascus mirror polished blade, as well as the stylish curved spine. Available only at Kaz's outside Japan.
About HSS (High Speed Steel)
HSS is a kind of alloy originally invented to process metals with high speed machine cutting. Added with high amount of Molybdenum and tungsten, HSS has a characteristic with extraordinary hardness.
Along with above the standard amount of primary elements, this steel is formed with powdered super fine metals, which are combined, quenched and forged altogether.
Because of the exceptionally high carbon content, this steel is also called “Semi-Stainless” whose hardness can reach 64-68HRC, perfected with outstanding sharpness and edge retention.
Blade: SG2, Powdered High Speed Steel (double edged) - Stainless
Sharpness ★★★★★ (5/5)
Hardness/durability ★★★★★ (5/5)
Edge retention ★★★★★ (5/5)
Ease of sharpening ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Rust resistance ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Manufactured by Takefu Special Steel,LTD., composed of Carbon 1.35%, Chromium 14.5%, Molybdenum 2.8%, Vanadium 2%, Manganese 0.35%, Rockwell Hardness 62-65 HRC. It is very similar material to R2 powdered high speed steel.
It possesses high durability to bending, also strong to corrosion and wear, assuring the optimum performance in cutlery products. Despite the maximised hardness, sharpening is relatively easy.
Type of Stainless Steel | HRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime) | Price reference for general chef's knife 21cm |
SG2-HSS | 62-65 | $$$$$ ($400-600) |
Silver-3/Ginsan | 59-62 | $$$$ ($300-500) |
UX10 | 59-61 | $$$ ($200-300) |
VG10 and VG1 | 59-60 | $$ ($100-200) |
Suited for both right and left handers as the blade is aligned 50:50 (double bevel).
Handle: Japanese Oak (Nara-no-ki)
comfortably be rested when holding.
Knife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold
Your knife will save someone's life
We started a corporate partnership with Cancer Council Victoria in July 2024. By purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.
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