Shiro Kamo Blue #2 Migaki. "Migaki" means "Polished" in Japanese and these blades have nice polished iron cladding over the core steel of Blue #2 Carbon steel. Shiro Kamo is an excellent sharpener in addition to his high skill at forging so these knives will perform well straight out of the box.
Blacksmith: Shiro Kamo
Location: Echizen, Japan
Factory: Takefu Village
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Finish: Kurouchi Finish
Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel (Aogami #2)
HRC: 61
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Rosewood D
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Weight: 4.9 oz/ 140g
Blade Length: 156mm
Overall Length: 308mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.0mm
Blade Height at Heel: 51.9mm
