Hand forged japanese style kitchen knife KIRITSUKE.
Author's work knife maker George Waugh, Copy 1\5 (France, 2024).
The blade is hand-forged Multilayer Steel:
- Stainless Steel AISI 420 163 layers.
- Center Carbon Steel 52100
Hardness center HRC 57, keeps sharp for a long time.
The blade is beveled on two sides.
The shape of the handle: classic Japanese octahedron.
The handle is made of a Rosewood and Buffalo Horn.
The length of the handle is 12.5 cm.
blade length 14,7 cm / 5,7"
blade width 3,5 cm / 1,4"
blade thickness 2,0 mm / 0,08"
PLEASE, ALWAYS CLEAN THE KNIFE CARBON STEEL AFTER USE AND TREAT WITH OIL.