Kotetsu Tsuchime Blue #2 is an excellent introduction to Japanese knives at an affordable price. You'll be amazed at how well these knives cut.
Maker: Kotetsu Hamono (formerly Minamoto Kotetsu Hamono)
Location: Seki City, Japan
Construction: Roll Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Aogami 2 (Blue Paper #2)
HRC: 61+-
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
Handle: Black Walnut Western
Engraving Kanji: Stamped
Weight: 4.9 oz (138 g)
Blade Length: 184 mm
Total Length: 309 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.8 mm
Blade Height: 40.8 mm
