Jikko Silver Steel No.3 Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle 45 Layer Damascus Japanese washoku chefs traditionally use

Japanese washoku chefs traditionally use gingko tree cutting boards

Naniwa stones are resin-bond made

Echizen was the first production centre for forged blades to be awarded the nationally recognized Traditional Craft Product accolade

Material: Polyethylene

Jikko Silver Steel No.3 Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle 45 Layer Damascus Japanese washoku chefs traditionally useJikko 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.