This is an awesome new ginsan cleaver has a nice, flat blade profile and exhibits great cutting action. It also is easy to handle. The knife is constructed from high-quality Ginsan (G-3) Stainless steel with stainless steel cladding. This is one of the best stainless steels for kitchen knives on the market and the knife is finished off with a traditional wa handle made of walnut wood.
Brand: Matsubara
Blacksmith: Mr. Tanaka
Location: Nagasaki
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Nashiji Stainless
Edge Steel: G3 Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 10.7 oz/ 304g
Blade Length: 212mm
Overall Length: 349mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4mm
Blade Height at Heel: 86mm
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
