About the Maker - Jikko Hamono

Established in 1901 in the Japanese city of Sakai, Jikko Hamono (實光刃物) is considered as one of the top knife manufactures within the region. One of the unique aspects of Jikko’s knives is their “Hatsuke” method. “Hatsuke” is a special finishing method used to give the blades an even finer angle, making their knives even sharper and at the same time allowing the blade to remain sharper for longer.

About the Shape - Honekiri

The Honekiri (骨切り), also known as Hamokiri, is a specialized Japanese knife designed specifically for cleaning daggertooth pike conger, a fish that is full of fine bones. The unique design of the Honekiri allows it to handle this challenging task with precision and ease.

About the Steel - Aogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) No. 2 steel is a high-carbon steel. The steel has a very high hardness therefore long edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with the Aogami Steel No. 2 is prone to rust.

JIKKO Aogami #2 Honekiri 240mm

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