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Hailing from Tosa in Koji Prefecture, the southern Japanese island of Shikoku, Tsutomu Kajiwara-san is a third-generation bladesmith whose expertise is manifested in his attractively priced knives.
These kurouchi knives epitomize the timeless appeal of the rustic carbon blackened finish, a classic aesthetic widely cherished across Japan.
The knives have undergone a heat treatment to achieve a hardness of approximately 62 HRC, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and technology.
Blacksmith: Tsutomu Kajiwara-san
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Damascus/Kurouchi
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Edge: Even
HRC: 62
Handle: Rosewood Oval
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Weight: 6.2 oz (174 g)
Edge Length: 214 mm
Total Length: 350 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
Blade Height: 47.5 mm
These kurouchi knives epitomize the timeless appeal of the rustic carbon blackened finish, a classic aesthetic widely cherished across Japan.
The knives have undergone a heat treatment to achieve a hardness of approximately 62 HRC, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and technology.
