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New Old Stock Sakai Konosuke 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Macasser Ebony Horn 2013-17

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These are old stock from a collection originally purchased at Bernal Cutlery between 2013 and 2017. The blade is in unused condition with original box and saya and are a throwback to older production.

This knife was forged by Tanaka Hamono and ground by 'Morihiro', Hiromi Morimoto in both in Sakai. Originally with an ebony handle, it was removed for re-handle by the last owner but the knife was never used. We recently handled it with an older Sakai made (hand cut, not CNC) octagonal ebony and horn handle that we have been hoarding at Bernal Cutlery. It is very similar to what would have originally been on the knife.


Brand: Konosuke
Smith: Tanaka Hamono
Sharpener: Hiromi Morimoto (Morihiro)
Producing Area: Sakai City
Profile: Yanagi
Size: 300mm
Steel Type: Carbon
Steel: Aogami 1
Handle: Macasser Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 453mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Handle to Tip Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Length: 293mm
Thickness: 4.3mm
Weight: 227.5g
Saya: Included

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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