Japanese knife: power and precision in the kitchen

This Izumi Ichiago Japanese knife is designed for ambitious cooks seeking a reliable, sharp, and perfectly balanced tool. Designed by knifemaker Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig, it combines the heritage of traditional Japanese shapes with the demands of European kitchens. Its Japanese high-carbon stainless steel blade delivers long-lasting sharpness, making it an ideal versatile kitchen knife.

Forged from an optimized chrome-carbon alloy, this chef’s knife offers excellent corrosion resistance while ensuring outstanding sharpenability. Its Tecaran® handle provides a stable grip, even during powerful cuts similar to a cleaver or a precise chopping knife. With an 18.5 cm blade and a total length of 32 cm, it becomes an essential ally for slicing, chopping, and detailed preparation—like a true modern Japanese chopper.

The designer and knifemaker used classic Japanese shapes as a foundation, adapting them to European requirements. The result is a product that meets all the demands of modern cuisine. The blades are forged from high-quality Japanese stainless steel with a carefully balanced carbon content and an optimal chrome-carbon blend. This alloy composition ensures high rust resistance combined with hardness and excellent sharpenability.

Chop, slice, cut, and crush vegetables, herbs, and boneless meats.
Its wide, thin blade also serves as a scoop to transfer ingredients into the wok.

• Knife type: Caidao / Chinese Chef’s Knife.Blade length: 18,5 cm.
• Handle length: 13,5 cm.
• Total length: 32 cm.
• Blade material: High-quality Japanese stainless steel with a carbon content and an optimal blend of chromium and carbon..
• Handle material: tecaran.
• Weight: 405 g.
• Blade hardness (HRC): Not specified.
• Country of manufacture: Japon.

• Hand wash immediately after use (do not put in the dishwasher).
• Dry quickly after use.
• Use a suitable cutting surface: preferably a wooden or food-grade plastic cutting board.