Description
Features:
- These knife types are traditionally used in Japan for carpentry marking work and precise cutting of paper, leather, and similar materials.
- Excellent as a multipurpose knife: for opening boxes, grafting trees in the garden, wood carving, etc.
- Knife with traditional wooden sheath
- Single-bevel blade – suitable for right-handed use only
- Blade finished with characteristic Ikeuchi forge hammering technique (kuro uchi). Food releases more easily from the textured blade
- Easy to sharpen
- Maintains sharpness for a long time
- By purchasing this knife, you will own not only 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
- Handle & sheath: Magnolia wood
- Total length (without sheath): 200 mm
- Blade length: 105 mm
- Blade height: 24 mm
- Blade thickness: 1.9 mm
- Weight: 85 g
Note:
- When pulling the knife from the sheath – hold it with both hands and use your thumb to loosen (slightly pull out) the knife, only then fully withdraw it
- The knife sheath is one-sided. As an indicator, one corner of the sheath is beveled – the knife blade should be inserted on that side
- Like all high-hardness carbon steel knives, this blade is brittle
- The blade is hand-forged and the handle with 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 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 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]:
- Family forge with 4 generations of craftsmen
- Globally renowned for traditional Kogatana craft knives, but produces wide range of kitchen and specialized knives
- Location: Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Established in 1953
- Number of employees: 8
