Description
Features:
- Excellent as a multipurpose knife: for opening boxes, grafting trees in the garden, wood carving, etc.
- Single-bevel blade – suitable for right-handed use only
- The blade is finished using the characteristic Ikeuchi forge hammering technique (kuro uchi).
- Easy to sharpen
- Maintains sharpness for a long time
- By purchasing this knife, you will not only own a functional tool but also a unique handmade piece with history.
- With proper care – will last a lifetime
Specifications:
- Steel: Aogami #2
- Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade construction: double (body – softer steel, core – Aogami #2)
- Sharpening: Single bevel
- Total length: 200 mm
- Cutting edge length: 68 mm
- Blade height: 27 mm
- Blade thickness: 1.9 mm
- Weight: 80 g
Note:
- Like all high-hardness carbon steel knives, this blade is brittle
- The blade is hand-forged and the handle with the sheath are made of wood – variation in color and texture is normal. This has no impact on quality and only emphasizes the uniqueness of each handmade tool.
Sharpening and Maintenance:
- For sharpening, we recommend using Japanese Water Sharpening Stones and Leather Strops
- Always wash the knife with warm water after use and dry it (dishwasher use is not recommended)
- Like all high carbon steel tools – the blade is prone to rusting. After washing and drying the knife, coat it with camellia oil and store it in a dry place
- If rust or hard to clean residue builds up – use our Steel Care Products
About the forge [Ikeuchi Hamono – 有限会社 池内刃物]:
- Fourth-generation family forge
- Globally renowned for traditional Kogatana craft knives, but produces a wide range of kitchen and specialized knives
- Location: Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Established in 1953
- Number of employees: 8
