Jikko Shiko Blue Steel Kiritsuke Deba 180mm Ebony with Double Ring HandleJikko Jikko's founder, Itaro Jikko started manufacturing cutlery more than 100 years ago as a sharpener. Once in a lifetime encounter: "Think of it as a once in a lifetime encounter and do our best for the other party" is their motto They value the teachings of the great Sakai man, Sen no Rikyu, and continue to make knives with a once in a lifetime spirit. They are particular about finishing details such as the back and chin of the knife.

Weight: 220g (7

Blade Length: 320mm (12

Handle Material: Shitan (ferrule: Red Pakka wood)

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture

Weight: 840g (0

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Brand: Lobster

Handle Material: Resin

Weight: 248g (8

Weight: 196g (6

Weight: 280g (9

Handle Material: Cherry Wood