This is a series of high quality kurouchi knives hammer forged by Mr. Itsuo Doi using Blue 2 steel. Unique but tried and tested profiles, hand-hammered finishes, and convex grinds make these lookers as well as performers.
Brand: Sakai Takayuki
Blacksmith: Doi san
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Cladding: Iron
Handle: Urushi Oak Octagonal Burnt Finish
Weight: 8.6 oz (246 g)
Edge Length: 162 mm
Total Length: 326 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.1 mm
Blade Height at Front: 56.2 mm
