SAKAI KAISEN Shiro-ko Kuro Yanagiba

These knives are made from Hitachi white #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:  Shiro-ko (White #2) Blade Hardness:  62-63 HRC Classification:  Honkasumi Finishing:  Special black coating Handle Material:  Ebony Wood Bolster Material:  Water Buffalo Horn (color varies) Saya Cover:  Magnolia Saya Included