Hitohira Togashi 170mm Bunka Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle (Ebony End)

 Hand made in Sakai, kurouchi finished iron clad Aogami #2 forged by dentoukougeishi master smith Kenji Togashi and expertly ground by his son Kenya.

Octagonal Cherry wood shaves a little weight off and makes for a very secure grip even when wet or greasy and is highly rot and bacteria resistant. 

Please note: These are rustic style knives with a top shelf forging and heat treatment. They have a natural kurouchi finish that is formed after forging and heat treatment and not removed, rather than applied after grinding. Blade thickness and weight will vary as well having hammer marks that can be seen in the kireba bevel and rough forged face.  There can be light scuffs or cosmetic irregularities on the kurouchi finish due to its natural occurrence.

Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 325mm
Edge Length: 173mm
Handle to Tip Length: 188mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness: 2.4mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Weight: 152g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous