Description Features: Economy class, but still handmade with quality carbon steel Blade surface – unpolished steel. Food cuts away more easily from the textured blade 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. Well-maintained – will serve a lifetime Perfect as a gift, packaged in a beautiful cardboard box Specifications: Steel: SUJ-2 Hardness: 63-64 HRC Blade construction: triple layer (cladding – softer steel, core: SUJ-2) Edge: Double bevel Handle: Magnolia wood Handle shape: Oval Collar: Plastic Total length: 225 mm Blade length: 105 mm Blade height: 35 mm Spine thickness: 1.5 – 3 mm Weight: 60 g Usage Tips: Like all high-hardness carbon steel knives, this blade is brittle, so don’t cut bones or frozen foods, and never use them 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) Like all high carbon steel tools – the blade is prone to rusting. 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 [Yoshida Hamono – 吉田刃物株式会社]: Location: Taku Town, Saga Prefecture, Japan Established in 1946 Produces Japanese knives and a wide range of garden tools Number of employees: 41 Production Process from Yoshida Hamono: Made in Japan – Yoshida Hamono
