Brand: Soma Metalwork
Smith: Kiran Chapman
Sharpener: Kiran Chapman
Made in: North Yarmouth, ME
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 159mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Mono-Oak
Total Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 165m
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately
Handmade in Maine by Soma Metalwork.
Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.