Hand forged japanese style kitchen knife KIRITSUKE.
Author's work knife maker George Waugh, Single Copy 1\1 (France, 2023).
The blade is hand-forged San Mai Steel:
- Stainless Steel AISI 420
- Center Carbon Steel 52100
Hardness center HRC 57, keeps sharp for a long time.
The blade is beveled on two sides.
The shape of the handle: classic Japanese octahedron.
The handle is made of a Camphor Burl Wood and Buffalo Horn.
The length of the handle is 12.5 cm.
blade length 13,5 cm / 5,3"
blade width 3,6 cm / 1,4"
blade thickness 3,9 mm / 0,15"
PLEASE, ALWAYS CLEAN THE KNIFE CARBON STEEL AFTER USE AND TREAT WITH OIL.