Sakai Jikko is one of the well-established manufacturers of knife in the country of Japan.
Located at Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture where knives are produced in known high quality.
Celebrating the 100 years since 1901 they opened the new shop in Osaka Namba with a Showroom.
They also offer free shipping international via EMS Japan. Prices may change depend on the size of the knife you will buy. You can also request to engrave your name and choose on what method between by hand or by laser your name will be engrave. They engraved names in English too.
You may contact Sakai Jikko via TEL : +81-72-229-2244, FAX : +81-72-229-2271 or e-mail them at info@jikko.jp. You may also visit their Japanese site or English site, Facebook page, Instagram and Youtube account.
Types and Classification of knife
The Single Edged
These type is the well-known typical Japanese knives with a wooden handle. These knives belong to the Single edge type because their blade is Single edged. Made with white or blue steel and blade is made of high grade materials.
Yanagi (Sashimi Knife)
Yanagi knives are purposely made to slice seafood and make Sashimi. Its blade is thin up until the tip.
These has 12 types of knife such as
- Honyaki Mt.fuji Sashimi (Yanagi) Kiritsuke knife mirror finished
- Honyaki Mt.fuji Sashimi (Yanagi) Sakimaru knife mirror finished
- JIKKO Sashimi Kiritsuke Montanren Blue2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Sashimi Sakimaru Montanren Blue2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Yanagi Montanren Blue2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Sashimi Kiritsuke Shoren Ginsan Stainless steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Sashimi Sakimaru Shoren Ginsan Stainless steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Sashimi Kiritsuke Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Sashimi Sakimaru Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Yanagi Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Yanagi Shoren Ginsan Stainless steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
- JIKKO Yanagi Tokusei Nihon carbon steel Sushi Sashimi Japanese knife
Deba (Filet Knife)
Deba knives are purposely made to fillet a fish. Its blade is thicker and heavier that can cut the bones of fish or even small chicken bones.
These has 4 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Deba Montanren Blue2 carbon steel Filet Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Deba Shouren Ginsan stainless steel Filet Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Deba Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Filet Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Deba Tokusei Nihon carbon steel Filet Knife Japanese knife
Usuba (Vegetable Knife)
Usuba Knives are perfect for cutting vegetables into thin slices. There are Kansai style it has a sickle shaped tip and its blade is virtually rectangular in shape while Kanto style has a square cutting edge that most of the chefs learn to use first.
These has 8 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Kamausuba Montan Bleu2 carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Usuba Montan Bleu2 carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Kamausuba Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Usuba Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Kamausuba Shouren Ginsan stainless steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Usuba Shouren ginsan stainless steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Kamausuba Tokusei Japanese carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Usuba Tokusei Japanese carbon steel Vegetable Knife Japanese knife
Takohiki (Sashimi Knife)
Takohiki knives are designed like sashimi knives that is mostly use in east area of Japan, its shape is more square shape than sashimi knives.
These has 4 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Takohiki Tokusei Japanese carbon steel Sashimi knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Takohiki Shouren Ginsan Stainless steel Sashimi knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Takohiki Jyousaku White2 carbon steel Sashimi knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Takohiki Montan Blue2 carbon steel Sashimi knife Japanese knife
The Double Edged
These type is the common sold knives in the market worldwide, the western style knives.
Made with VG-10/Ginsan Stainless steel, White Steel, Blue Steel and Molybdenum Steel. The following are the list of types and classification of Double Edged Knife.
Gyuto (Chef Knife)
Used to cut boneless meat, fish and vegetables. Also known as French Knife, Chef Knife and Bannou Bocho.
These has 9 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Gyuto knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Chef)
- JIKKO Chef White 2 carbon steel Gyuto Japanese knife
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Gyuto (Chef Knife)
- JIKKO Chef Blue2 carbon steel Gyuto Japanese knife
- Honyaki Mt.fuji Chef knife mirror finished
- JIKKO Chef Ginsan stainless steel Gyuto Japanese knife
- JIKKO Chef Kiritsuke Blue2 carbon steel Gyuto Japanese knife
- JIKKO INOX Stainless Steel Japanese Gyuto knife (Chef)
- JIKKO Monaka Stainless Steel Japanese Gyuto knife (Chef)
Sujihiki (Slicer)
A mix of different slicer for sashimi, paring knife, and western style knife that is equivalent of a traditional Japanese yanagiba knife.
These has 5 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Sakimaru Sashimi knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Sujihiki (Slicer)
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Kiritsuke Sashimi knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Sashimi knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Sujihiki knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Slicer)
Santoku (Multi-purpose)
Good for faster, easier and efficient dicing, slicing and chopping of meat fish and vegetables. Commonly use in the household.
These has 5 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Santoku knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Multi-purpose)
- JIKKO Kiritsuke Mille-feuille Santoku knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Multi-purpose)
- JIKKO Santoku Super Blue carbon steel knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Santoku Blue carbon steel knife Japanese knife
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Santoku (Multi-purpose)
Petty (Utility Knife)
Use to prepare meals, carve and design fruits and vegetables fit in smaller hand so that makes easier to cut for women and elderly.
These has 2 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Mille-feuille Petty knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Utility Knife)
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Petty (Utility Knife)
Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
These only has one type the JIKKO Mille-feuille Nakiri knife VG-10 Gold Stainless Steel Japanese (Vegetable Knife) that is use for making Katsuramuki Japanese style vegetable sheets that needed special skills with the especially sharp tool.
Honesuki (Butcher Knife)
Blade is designed in a round shape and square use to stripping meat. For more information visit their Japanese site or English site.
These has 2 types of knife such as
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Honesuki Maru (Butcher Knife)
- JIKKO Premium Master 2 Ginsan stainless steel Japanese Honesuki Kaku (Butcher Knife)
Summary
We introduced the Sakai Jikko products that may will be one on your list to buy knife.
Choosing the best knife and knowing its purpose for use is indicated for you to decide easily, which one you needed. Classification of Japanese Style and western style knife is also explained.
Aside from the shop in Osaka Namba you may also visit the shop at Umeda (Osaka Station). You’ll get overwhelmed by the display of knives right at its front door. Take photo on the museum look of knives and get a chance to try the actual knife before buying.
