Description Features: Can be used both right and left handed Easy to sharpen Maintains sharpness for a long time By purchasing this knife, you will own not only a functional tool but also a unique handmade piece with history. It’s a true Japanese forging heritage item with blacksmith’s marks engraved on the blade With proper care – will last a lifetime Perfect as a gift as the knife comes in a Japanese calligraphy ornamented box Specifications: Blacksmith: Sotomo [宗友] Blade steel: Aogami Super Hardness: 62-63 HRC Blade construction: triple layer (stainless steel body – SUS410, core – Aogami Super) Edge: Double bevel Handle: Walnut Handle Shape: Octagonal Ring: Black Pakkawood Full Length: 270 mm Blade Length: 150 mm Blade Height: 28 mm Blade Thickness: 2 mm Weight: 70 g Usage Tips: The blade is quite brittle (as with all high-carbon steel knives), so we don’t recommend cutting bones, frozen products, or using it as a cleaver Don’t use on cutting boards made from hard materials like stone, glass, or ceramic. Soft plastic or wooden cutting boards work best Sharpening and Maintenance: For sharpening, we recommend using Japanese Water Sharpening Stones and Leather Strops Always wash the knife with warm water after use and dry it (dishwasher use not recommended) Although the blade’s body is made of stainless steel, the core is high-carbon – and consequently rusting steel. After washing and drying the knife, coat it with camellia oil and store in a dry place If rust or hard to clean residue builds up: use our Steel Care Products About the forge [Miki Hamono – 三木刃物製作所]: Well-known and reputable forge, using only highest-grade and purity Hitachi steels Location: Miki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Established in 1937 Produces both traditional Japanese-style and Western-adapted knives Number of employees: <20 Production Process from Miki Hamono: Made in Japan – Miki Hamono
