Matsubara G3 Kiritsuke 210mm. The Matsubara G3 Nashiji Kiritsuke knives are crafted by the skilled Tanaka family in Omura City, near Nagasaki. Their blacksmithing heritage traces back over 800 years to techniques brought by refugees after the Battle of Dannoura. Today, these traditional methods are carefully preserved by Tanaka Kama Kogyo, a fourth-generation blacksmith.
This Kiritsuke knife is crafted from high-quality G3 (Ginsan) stainless steel, renowned in Japan for its sharp edge retention and excellent rust resistance. Mr. Tanaka enhances each blade with a stunning stainless steel cladding and finishes it with an eye-catching nashiji texture, making this knife as visually striking as it is practical.
Blacksmith: Tanaka san
Brand Name: Matsubara
Location: Omura City, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Steel: Ginsan
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Edge Grind: 50/50
Weight: 6.2oz / 178g
Blade Length: 209 mm
Overall Length: 359 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 49 mm