Sakai Takayuki Kasumitogi White Steel Hamokiri 270mmSakai 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: Hamokiri Steel Type: White Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone) Blade Hardness: HRC 60 61 Blade Type: Single edged blade Blade Length: 270mm (10. 6")

Weight: 30g (1

Handle Length: 144mm (5

Weight: 205g (7

Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60

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Handle Length: 120mm (4

Handle Material: Cherry Tree

Weight: 156g (5

Handles are attached to case and fit in hands to hold

Knife Type: Nail Clipper

The 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knives is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention