Hitohira Tanaka Manzo 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony with Saya - LEFTY

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: Yanagiba
Size: 300mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Carbon Damascus Clad
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Come with Saya
Total Length: 450mm
Edge Length: 290mm
Handle to Tip Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness: 4mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Weight: 235g
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed
Sharpener: Manzo