Made In: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中
Sharpener: Kyuzo 久蔵
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Yakusugi Cedar Wa
Total Length: 320mm
Edge Length: 167mm
Spine Length: 187mm
Blade Height: 58mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Purchase Separately
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Message from Craftsman
Because Tanaka's way of quenching, knife does not produce a Kurouchi dark finish enough. So in order to produce the finish, which is both aesthetically pleasing and useful in protecting against rust, sharpener uses a special and secret technique that has been used in Sakai for a long time and etches the surface of the knife.
This way of finishing creates the dark and beautiful Kurouchi finish found on this special line. While both types of Kurouchi finishes can fade over time, the etching technique used by sharpener may fade faster.
This is not signed that anything is wrong with the blade. so please do not worry if this happens, as it is natural.