Kaisaki Knife, Stamped Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel, Iron Clad, Polished Finish - Ittetsu

Ittetsu is a relatively new maker for us, but what we have seen we have been very impressed with.

SHAPE: KAISAKI. It's a small general purpose single bevel traditional Japanese knife, which resembles a small Yanagiba and can be used for similar purposes as Ajikiri - filleting small fish and shellfish, peeling and slicing vegetables, gutting or slicing small pieces of meat.

STEEL: Shirogami (white) 2 steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. 

FINISH: Polished.

HANDLE: Magnolia handle with a plastic ferule

LENGTH: 120mm and 150mm in length

MAKER: Ittetsu - Echizen, Japan