Hitohira Tanaka Manzo 240mm Yanagi Aogami 1 D-Shape Ho Wood with Saya

Mild steel and iron suminagashi damascus clad aogami 1 forged by dentoukougeishi master smith Yoshikazu Tanaka whose treatment of aogami is very highly regarded, he manages to incorporate both toughness, ease of sharpening with excellent edge formation with long edge life. Tanaka-san’s top level forging and heat treatments make for an unusual ease of sharpening and superb edge life and toughness. The grinding and finish sharpening are definitely up to par with forging of this quality.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Yanagiba
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Come with Saya
Total Length: 377mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Handle to Tip Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Thickness: 2.8mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 140g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Sharpener: Manzo