SHIMIZU Ikkaku Butcher Knife 205mm

Made in Japan.

Delivering professional Japanese craftsmanship from Seki City, the Shimizu Ikkaku Butcher Knife is made for tasks like chopping through bone-in poultry with precision and power. This heavy-duty cleaver combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials to deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and cutting power—trusted by butchers and meat processing professionals.

Key Features:
Engineered as a single-bevel blade, offering an exceptionally sharp cutting angle and razor-like edge for direct, clean cuts.
Blade is crafted from stainless AUS8 steel, giving it increased resistance to chipping and breaking compared to traditional Japanese carbon steels.*
Heavy, robust build: the blade spine is 5mm thick, allowing the weight of the knife to assist in the downward chop.
Purpose-built for bone-in poultry: this isn’t a general kitchen knife — it’s made for the professional butcher or serious cook who needs to break down bone-in cuts efficiently.
Comfortable black reinforced laminate wood for a secure, ergonomic grip during extended use.

After use, clean thoroughly and dry promptly to maintain the integrity of the blade and handle. While the steel is stainless, good maintenance will prolong life and edge retention.

Note: Knife meant for right-hand use only.

*Avoid forcing the blade through joints or irregular bones while twisting or levering — first separate difficult joints with a boning/filleting knife, then use this blade for the clean chop. Twisting or levering can cause chipping or breakage.