Tabata Hamono, a quaint blacksmith shop nestled on the picturesque Tanagashima Island, just south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, crafts this exquisite kiritsuke. This knife is made with Blue #2 steel, renowned for its durability and edge retention, and features a stainless cladding for added resilience against corrosion. The knife is finished with a traditional kasumi polish, giving it a sleek, mist-like appearance. Chefknivestogo is honored to introduce Tabata Hamono's exceptional craftsmanship to the United States.
Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
Brand Name: Tanegashima
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Location: Tanegashima, Japan
Edge Steel: Blue #2
HRC: 62
Bevel: Double Bevel
Edge Grind: Even Grind
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kasumi
Weight: 7.6 oz (216 g)
Edge Length: 241 mm
Total Length: 390 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4.4 mm
Height: 50.4 mm
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Stained Oak Wood
Our sayas do not fit this knife; we recommend the blade guard instead