Kiridashi kogatana Knife Hand forged Takao Shibano white-2 steel BW24mm
This is an especially sharp Japanese knife, using white-2 steel from Yasuki, which is reputed to be the top grade of steel for knives.
This knife is made by Takao Shibano who is one of the most famous craft-man.
It is finished with a powerful hand-hammered pattern.
Also Takao Shibano carefully attaches the blade and fine Urasuki finish, its ability to be sharpened on a whetstone is very good; and it is designed to be easily sharpened and base material is Japanese special wrought iron steel when it is burnished on a whetstone for its upkeep.
-- Item detail --
Total length 205 mm, Blade length 53 mm, Blade width 24 mm, Blade thickness 3.0 to Top 3.6mm
*Weight: 100g
*Size and weight is approx.
This knife was forged and attached the blade by traditional craft-man.
-- Material --
*Blade: Yasuki white-2 steel / Single edged for right hand
*Base steel: Japanese special iron steel
-- Note --
There are some tiny rust and some slight cracks on body part, it's not defective.
A brand new, Price is include a knife.
Made in Japan
It is important to note that there will be subtle differences because it is difficult to craft a knife to the exact size, thickness and design specifications. *Sizes have variations of up to about 5mm.