Hitachi Blue #1 and mild steel cladding, forged by Taira Yasuaki under the moniker Minamoto Yasukuni. Having mastered both forging and grinding in multiple workshops, his knives today are a combination of all his experience and talent. Currently in his late 50s, he crafts his best work in small batches under his own label. A truly well rounded master bladesmith and fully licensed swordsmith.
A classic sujihiki profile with an acute full convex grind. These have a gradual distal taper starting at around 3.2mm at the handle down to a very fine tip. Mild steel was chosen as the exterior jacket to give the thin blade more stiffness than soft iron would. The Blue 1 core was minimally tempered, enhancing the properties of keenness and retention, as well as giving it a glassy feeling when being honed. Designed to excel at delicate slicing in particular, but will also function well as an all rounder for boneless protein.
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Steel |
Aogami #1 |
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Cladding |
Mild steel |
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Edge Length |
265mm |
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Heel Height |
35mm |
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Spine thickness at the Machi |
3.2mm |
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Spine Thickness 20mm from the Tip |
0.8mm |
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Weight |
130g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Magnolia |
*As each knife is made individually by hand, there may be some slight variance in the measurements. If you are concerned about the exact dimensions of the knife you will receive please feel free to contact us.