VINTAGE JAPANESE CHEF'S SUSHI KNIFE NAKIRI HOCHO 6.75" SINGED Sakai Hidegaku

Description

This is a fine professional grade Japanese chef's
hocho
(cooking knife)
with a  wide sharp blade for a multitude of cooking tasks. Whether slicing thin sushi or vegetables or chopping chickens parts, this will be your go to knife.  Made of laminated forged iron
.
It has a signature of the artist/maker, Sakai Hidegaku - Watanabe (see picture 6).
Traditionally used for vegetables, the
nakiri
Japanese chef’s knife has a thin blade that is great for slicing through vegetables (or sushi tuna). Its heavy weight and thin blade make it easier to handle and to slice through foods (and fish). Its deeper blade makes it easier to rest the flat side of the blade against the knuckles while slicing, for comfort and safety. This knife will make cooking fun again, since the food prep will be quicker, safer and easier
.
Having been used lovingly for over 50 years, this knife remains
razor sharp
and in
fine condition
. Overall it measures 12 1/2" long (31.5 cm) with a
blade that is 6 3/4" (17 cm) long by 1 3/4" wide (4.5 cm). Whether you are cutting vegetables paper thin or cutting strips of tuna for sushi you will find this to be a great versatile blade.
A note of caution
goes with this blade: It is to be used with skill and respect as it is sharp and can cut ones hand as easily and quickly as it can cut through fish or vegetables. Once you have used a Japanese  hocho knife you will never be able to go back to using anything else. It maintains its edge for years.
Please note:
This knife
CAN NOT
ship internationally, ONLY DOMESTIC US shipping.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days  of receipt.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.