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Ryoba Kawa Hagi 120mm Skinning Knife Aogami 2 Ho-PC Handle

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Ryoba Kawa Hagi 120mm Skinning Knife Aogami 2 Ho-PC Handle

Skinning knives are a specialty of Tosa blacksmiths, Shikoku’s forests have an abundance of wild pigs and many avid hunters.

Free forged knives vary slightly

Hand forged knives from the Tosa area of Shikoku Island, Japan's least populated island with a long history of smithing. Shikoku's thick forests, agriculture and fisheries have led to a local style of smithing that is characterized by rustic free forged knives and tools. Many Tosa knives are ryoba style; forged and ground symmetrically and are suitable for both right and left hand users.

We have been very happy with the quality for the price and their old style country feel.

This is a reactive carbon steel. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as the knife is not stainless and should be dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with usage, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.

 

Brand: Tosa Tadayoshi
Producing Area: Tosa area of Shikoku Island, Japan
Profile: Skinning
Size: 120mm
Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Iron Clad Aogami 1
Handle: Ho Wood w PC Ferrule.
Total Length: 254mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Handle to Tip Length: 139mm
Blade Height at Heel: 30mm
Edge Length: 147mm
Thickness: 3.3mm
Weight: 84g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous


*Measurements are taken from random sample
Actual measurements may vary.

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

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