Sakai Jikko Boing Knife (Honesuki-Kaku) Standard Japanese Carbon Steel (15cm)
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About Sakai Jikko
Sakai Jikko is Kaz's signature knife brand. Established in 1901, Jikko has more than 100 years of technology of Japanese knife making.
Their products are preferred by a number of professional chefs because of its superior sharpness and durability. To date, Jikko has made hundreds of thousands of knives and is widely trusted brand in Japan.
About Boning (Honesuki) knife
Boning knife (Honesuki) is to remove the bones of poultry and meat. This Japanese Honesuki is very similar to western boning knife but the Honesuki blade has a unique feature that softly bends.
Honesuki knife, characterized by its shorter blade, offers excellent maneuverability, making it easier to navigate around intricate bone structures. Typically, a length around 15cm is considered manageable. The narrow blade allows for precise cutting into ingredients, effortlessly handling larger pieces like meat or fish. Its narrow width also prevents ingredients from sticking to the blade, ensuring smooth and comfortable cooking as you cut continuously.
Honesuki knives are designed with a thick and sturdy blade, enabling them to cut through soft bones without dulling or bending. The Maru (Western style) lacks a protruding bolster, making it convenient for transportation during outdoor activities like camping or BBQs. Conversely, Kaku (Eastern style) offers added protection to the hand, reducing the risk of injury. For those less experienced with knife handling, the bolstered back with a clear boundary line, ensuring safety, might be preferable.
What is a "Jikko Standard Japanese Steel" Knife?
The Jikko Knife "Standard Series" uses Japanese steel that has long been used for Japanese kitchen knives. The series is the most standard class among our authentic Japanese knives.
Although it is a standard class, the honbazuke (grinding the real edge) is hand ground by a professional craftsman, giving it outstanding sharpness. It is recommended not only for skilled chefs but also for anyone buying a Japanese kitchen knife for the first time.
What is Japanese Carbon Steel?
・Japanese Steel
Sharpness ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Hardness/durability ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Edge retention ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Ease of sharpening ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Rust resistance ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
| Type of Carbon Steel | HRC reference (the higher, the better in sharpness, edge retention and longer lifetime) | Price reference for general chef's knife 21cm |
| Blue Steel Super | 61-65 | $$$$$ ($800-1500) |
| Blue Steel 1 and 2 | 61-64 | $$$$ ($500-1200) |
| White Steel 1 and 2 | 61-64 | $$$ ($300-800) |
| Standard Japanese SK Steel | 58-60 | $$ ($100-200) |
Made of iron sand using Japan's ancient manufacturing method, it is a material that has been used for Japanese chef knives since ancient times. These days it is also commonly used in homes. Because our Japanese carbon steel is honbazuke honed, the blade is very sharp. It is an excellent item with which to enjoy the same sharpness as a professional.
The difference in price is in the different steel!
The cutting quality and its durability changes greatly depending on differences in the steel. The prerequisites of a good kitchen knife are sharpness and that it retains its edge for a long time.
Also, while the professional Japanese chef sharpens it every day, the sharpening time varies depending on the different steel (different series). If you can save 5 minutes a day, in a month (20 days) you can save 100 minutes, or 1,200 minutes a year, which gives you almost a whole extra day.
With a sharp knife, your food will taste more delicious too! Purchase a kitchen knife from a higher-grade series, and it will make a considerable difference to the taste of your cooking and the length of your preparation time.
Blade: Japanese steel (single edged)
This is a material that has been used since long ago. It does corrode unless well maintained but it is a sharp material.
Handle: Rasin
Each knife comes with an individual knife box, which is good for a storage when not used and is presentable for gift purposes. Use of knife sheath is recommended only when you take the knife outside.
All the knives are pre-sharpened to the optimal result. They are ready for the first cut!
3 Simple Steps to keep your carbon steel knives away from rust and in a good condition.
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For everyday use you can apply step 1 and 2 only. However if you store the knife for a long period including step 3 is recommended.
Knife for a Good Cause - We donate $2 for every knife sold
Your knife will save someone's life
We started a corporate partnership with Cancer Council Victoria in July 2024. By purchasing knives from us, you will automatically participate in this campaign as we collect $2 from the sales of every knife product. Say if you purchase 2 knives, we donate $4 on behalf of you.
For more information, visit https://kazsknifeonline.com.au/pages/knife-for-a-good-cause
Kaz's Knife "No worries, Minor-Issue Warranty"
Having been used for a while, even good knives can get chipped and rusty as seen in the above video, but don't worry!
Most of the minor issues can be fixed by sharpening on a #400-#1000 whetstone. We have tutorial videos for you to learn how to use whetstone. However, it might seem a bit hard work to get it done by yourself.
Kaz's knife is offering "Minor-issue warranty" which covers small chips and rust on the knives you purchased from us. You can always contact us when you feel your knife became dull, chipped, rusty, etc. We fix those minor issues and send the sharpened knife back to you, mostly for free of charge! (depending on how much work is required, also you bear the postage for sending the knife to us)
(*) Please be advised, we do not warrant major issues caused by misuses such as dropped, cutting bones or frozen food, putting too much force into hard materials, etc.
About delivery
We ship products from Melbourne with Australia Post. Delivery for stocked items takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. Please allow extra 2-3 business days for an international delivery.
Free shipping applies above $250 orders.
Three merits to have good, quality kitchen knives
1. Better sharpness
Improving the cut quality of the kitchen knife, we can promise that "your cooking will be more delicious", "your cooking time will be reduced", and "cooking will be more fun".
2. It is easy to re-sharpen
Since quality kitchen knives do not have distortion, sharpening will become easier. Just as important as the cut quality of a kitchen knife is that it is easy to sharpen.
3. It retains its sharpness for longer
If you use quality kitchen knives, you can extend the intervals between when you need to re-sharpen.
Message from Kaz and Harry
"Good knife will change your life"
The best shortcut to improving your cooking is to change to a good sharp kitchen knife.
If the knife cuts well, the ingredients will taste delicious. And a delicious dish puts a smile on the face of the people who eat it.
We want you to make life itself more fun by changing your kitchen knife. Let us guide you to choose the good knife to change your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
What countries do you ship to?
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We ship orders from Melbourne. As well as everywhere within Australia, we ship to United States, Canada, New Zealand and some European countries. If your area is not listed in the checkout, please let us know.
How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
Shipping timeframe depends on Australia Post. Parcel post shipping normally takes 1-4 days while express post shipping ensures more prompt delivery. International shipping times depend on the destination (estimated at checkout).
Do you bear import tariffs?
Do you bear import tariffs?
No, import tariff and any fees accompanying have to be paid by customers.
Returns and Refunds
How do I return a product?
How do I return a product?
First if all, please contact us by email: info@kazsknifeonline.com.au.
Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unused, including all the original packaging.
Upon items returned and confirmed to be resalable, we will process a refund for the item.
How long will it take to receive my refund?
How long will it take to receive my refund?
It usually takes 3-5 business days from the time we process the refund until you receive the money.
