Description
Kaji-Bei knives are forged and ground in a small workshop behind the smith’s house in Sanjo Niigata. Ishikawa-san specializes in smaller knives with a good portion of the makiri (fisherman’s knives) used in Japan coming from his small workshop.
Ishikawa-san’s knives have a distinctive Sanjo accent with their thick spines and generous proportions. While these are very reasonable priced with simple plastic ferruled wood handles Bei-san’s work is very consistent, evenly forge drawn thin blades and clean grinds. Dare we call his shirogami 2 a poor man’s Shigefusa?
Carbon steel will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash & dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.
Brand: Kaji-bei
Smith: Ishikawa-san’s
Producing Area: Sanjo Niigata
Profile: Ko-Deba
Size: 120mm
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: SK Steel
Handle: Ho Wood Plastic Ferrule
Total Length: 235mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Handle to Tip Length: 130mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Edge Length: 124mm
Thickness: 3.5mm
Weight: 87g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
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