Hitohira Tanaka Manzo 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony 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 (一片)
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Carbon Damascus Clad
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Come with Saya
Total Length: 420mm
Edge Length: 264mm
Handle to Tip Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Thickness: 3.5mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 210g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Sharpener: Manzo