Sakai Kikumori White 2 Kiritsuke Cleaver 180mm - Ebony & Blonde

The Kiritsuke cleaver by Sakai Kikumori is a very unique shape. It features a robust, wide blade adept at slicing through large cuts of meat and veg with ease and efficiency. This cleaver combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with functionality.

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.