"Nashiji" means "pear skin" in Japanese and the blades are finished with a nice matte, texturized way that you see here. These are san mai knives (clad) and the edge steel is Hitachi Blue #2 (also called Aogami #2) carbon steel. Please dry the blade after washing it to prevent rust.
Blacksmith: Kousuke Muneishi
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai / Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Stainless Clad
Finish: Nashiji
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Weight: 4.7 oz (136 g)
Edge Length: 156 mm
Total Length: 303 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4.0 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 40.0 mm
Handle: Burnt Urushi Octagonal
