SAKAI KAISEN Shiro-ko Mizu Honyaki 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. This blade was forged by the famous blade smith Yoshikazu Ikeda. 300mm (11.8") Blade Length Style:  Yanagiba Knife Bevel:  Single Sided Steel Type:  Carbon Steel Material:  Shiro-ko (White #2), mizu honyaki (water quench) Blade Hardness:  62-63 HRC Classification:  Honkasumi Finishing:  Mirror Polished Spine and Heel Handle Material:  Magnolia Wood Bolster Material:  Water Buffalo Horn (color varies) Saya Cover:  Magnolia Saya Included