Echizen Okumura Tako-hiki, Sharpened, Sashimi Knife, Water Buffalo Horn Handle, Tako-hiki, Kiku, Hon-Tanren

Echizen Okumura Tako-hiki, Sharpened, Sashimi Knife, Water Buffalo Horn Handle, Tako-hiki, Kiku, Hon-TanrenEchizen Okumura Takohiki Knife While the Yanagiba knife is the most famous for slicing sashimi, this is a Kanto style sashimi knife known as a Takohiki. Despite its name, the Takohiki is not exclusively for cutting octopus. The differences between the Yanagiba and Takohiki lie in the thinner blade and the flat tip of the Takohiki. It excels at slicing sashimi, making it faster to work with than a Yanagiba, especially when handling large volumes. This

Echizen Okumura Takohiki Knife

While the Yanagiba knife is the most famous for slicing sashimi, this is a Kanto-style sashimi knife known as a Takohiki. Despite its name, the Takohiki is not exclusively for cutting octopus.

The differences between the Yanagiba and Takohiki lie in the thinner blade and the flat tip of the Takohiki.

It excels at slicing sashimi, making it faster to work with than a Yanagiba, especially when handling large volumes. This overlooked knife deserves more recognition.

Made of carbon steel with a single-edged blade, it offers excellent sharpness.

The knife has been sharpened, so it is ready to use immediately upon arrival. Please handle with care when unpacking. The price includes the sharpening fee.

It features the engravings "越前奥村" (Echizen Okumura), "菊" (Kiku), and "本鍛錬" (Hon-tanren). This knife is also suitable for soba cutting. The handle has a branded mark, and the Sakai cutlery sticker is well-preserved.

Length: 485mm
Blade Length: 335mm
Blade Width: 23mm
Blade Thickness: 3-4mm
Weight: 161g

SHARPENED by a Japanese Sharpener. Razor sharp. The sharpener is in Kyoto, the traditional city in Japan as you know. You can use without maintenance. You don't need to pay maintenance costs after receiving. If any, please feel free to ask, English available.

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