Mr. Sakoda is a new blacksmith for CKTG. He is located in the Tosa area, which is a few hours' drive south and east of Osaka. He produces simple Japanese kataba and gyutos. The blades use Aogami Super with stainless steel cladding and he does most of the work by hand, including hand grinding the blades with a file. He uses four different stones and the final process is done with a natural stone. As a result, the production capacity is limited.
Blacksmith: Sakoda San
Location: Tosa Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Cladding: Stainless, Migaki (Polished)
Edge Grind: Even
HRC: 63-64
Weight: 5.2 oz (150 g)
Edge Length: 165 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
