Yoshikane Knives are some of the best quality knives made in Japan. Mr. Yamamoto is a master at coming up with exciting finishes and styles and his blades are meticulously made. The shop is located in Sanjo City Japan and has fostered several good blacksmiths over the years.
These are now coming with ebony octagonal handles instead of the wenge ones. The pictures are accurate.Blacksmith: Yoshikane Hamono
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: White #2
Hardness: HRC 63+-
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Handle: Ebony Octagonal (Trust Photos)
Weight: 6.2 oz (176 g)
Edge Length: 213 mm
Total Length: 362 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.0 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47.5 mm
These are now coming with ebony octagonal handles instead of the wenge ones. The pictures are accurate.
