Jikko Mahogany Tsuchime Japanese Chef Knife 18cm damascus steel blade

Jikko knives are truly something special. If you never heard about them before, we are are sure that once you get one in your hands, the brand Jikko will become unforgettable for you. Highly appreciated by Japanese professional cooks, these high end Japanese knives are entirely handcrafted in Sakai, Japan by true artisans. Their great cutting performance and fine look are tuly worthy of admiration.

The chef knife in this page belongs to the Mahogany Tsuchime series, which is one of the most beautiful knife ranges made by Jikko. Indeed, all the Jikko Mahogany Tsuchime knives have an astonishing design, and they are available at very attractive prices taking into consideration their high quality.

Ideal for working with almost every type of food, this Japanese chef knife (gyuto) is a truly polyvalent knife that any cook would love to have in his or her kitchen. You can use it to cut meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, herbs... It is a high quality, multi-purpose knife that can be of great use in your daily cooking routine.

Without any doubt, the best feature of this knife is its extradordinaty blade. It is forged, which means that it was built from a single piece of massive steel shaped into the shape of a knife. This is why the blade is so solid and has a remarkable balance. In its core, it is made of VG10 steel, which is a high quality steel known for its great solidity. Around the core, there are 33 layers of damascus steel that complete the body of the blade.

The layers of damascus steel give the blade an original look with wavy lines running accross the surface. However, the aesthetics is not the only advantage of having several layers of damascus steel. In fact, the overlapping layers of soft and hard steel provide the blade the perfect combination between rigidity and flexibility. 

Moreover, the surface of the blade has an original hammered finish. Indeed, the surface of the superior side of each blade is hammered with a press, which results in a "hollowed" surface that gives an original look to the blade. The hammered surface also helps to perform cleaner cuts as it reduces the amount of food getting sticked to the blade.

Just when you thought that the blade couldn't be any better, let us also tell you that the blade of this knife was sharpened by hand by a true Japanese artisan. The process starts with the use sharpening stones with coarse grain, and it finishes with the use of a stone with fine grit 3000. The careful transition from coarse to fine sharpening gives the edge a smooth, sharp finish.

The handle, which also plays an important role in the look of the knife, is made of mahogany wood. It is lightweight, which allows you to have a comfortable grip ideal for daily use. It is also very solid thanks to its 3 steel rivets that hold the structure securely. Finally, it is connected to the blade through a steel mitre that ensures a perfect jonction between both parts.

In conclusion, this knife is like no other! Find more knives with dazzling design by having a look at our category of Japanese knives from the Jikko Mahogany Tsuchime series !