Jikko VG10 17 Layer Gyuto 170mm Oak 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.

Handle Material: Desert Ironwood

Handle  Material:Lacquered

Handle Length: 116mm (4

Weight: 367g (12

Doing so may result in the stone splitting or breaking

Size: 210 x 70 x 15mm

Ferrule Material: ABS resin

This stone does not require soaking

Shitan is one of the hardest

If you don’t want to spend money on two stones

Weight: 787g

Knife Type: Sakimaru Yanagiba