SAKAI KAISEN Ao-ko Damascus Yanagiba

These knives are made from Hitachi blue #2 high carbon steel from top blacksmiths in Sakai.  All craftsmen involved in making these knives are certified Sakai knife makers called Dento Kougeishi. Style:  Yanagiba Knife Bevel:  Single Sided Steel Type:  Carbon Steel Material:  Ao-ko (Blue #2) Damascus Blade Hardness:  63-64 HRC Classification:  Honkasumi Finishing:  Mirror Polished Spine and Heel Handle Material:  Ebony Wood Bolster Material:  Water Buffalo Horn (color varies) Saya Cover:  Magnolia Saya Included