Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Swedish Steel-stn Kiritsuke Yanagiba 260mm with SheathSakai Takayuki Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is 600 plus years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality. Specifications: Knife Type: Kiritsuke Yanagiba Steel Type: Swedish Steel stn (Stain resistant steel) Blade Hardness: HRC 58 60 Blade Type: Single edged blade Blade Length: 260mm

from their #220 grit to #12

Handle Material: Brown Pakka wood

Do not use a dishwasher with this item

The sharpness of the knives from the Kashiwa manufacturer

all Iseya knives have excellent finish and loved by people who are using them

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0

In 1945 research into stainless steels was still fairly limited

After serving Masami Azai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship

The change will take effect as soon as current stocks are gone

Steel Type: Chromax Steel ()

Steel Type: White Steel (Carbon Steel

They are particular about finishing details such as the back and chin of the knife