Superior double-beveled knives from the famed Kokaji-kai knife makers in Sakai. These are true hand forged 9-layer Damascus Aoko Blue carbon steel knives. The double beveled blades have fantastic geometry and edge retention. Comes with a decorative wooden box.
Blade
9 Layers, Hand Forged
Bunka Style/Kiritsuke Tip
Edge
Blue #2 Carbon Steel
Layers
405 Stainless Steel
HRC
62-63
Bevel (Angle Ratio)
Double (50:50)
Handle
Octagonal Wa Handle Japanese Magnolia Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule
CAUTION - Edge will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a fully stainless-steel blade, simply clad stainless over a carbon core. Always hand-wash and hand-dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen.
