From Yamamoto Hideaki and Yamamoto Shinichiro in Sakai that have sharpened and finished these Single Bevel Kiritsuke
It is forged by Mr. Ebuchi they preferred blacksmith
Kiritsuke is combine usuba and yanagiba, Kiritsuke are not intended to be used as chefs knives
also please note Measurement of the knife is from Matchi ! As with all Knives from Sakai !
Steel: White2 (can rust !!! ) Clad with Iron
Handle: Chestnut Octagonal handle with buffalo horn
Approx.. measurements:
Handle Length- 145mm
Hell to Tip Length- 225mm
Blade Height at Heel- 47mm
Width of Spine at Handle- 5,4mm
Width of Spine Above Heel- 5mm
Width of Spine at Middle- 3,9mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the tip- 2mm
Weight- 260g
All knives JNS cary is handmade and made one by one, so they can vary in size and thickness. Unevenness in finish can occur.