Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Nakiri Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle (Kaku)
Sharpener: Kyuzo
Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a student of Kambei, known as one of the best sharpeners in Sakai because he knew best how to sharpen wide double bevel knives. After a few years of training, he built his style based on both his father and Kambei’s respective styles. Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening.
Detailed Spec
Brand: Hitohira
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Taihei Makassar Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 318mm
Edge Length: 163mm
Handle to Tip Length: 188mm
Blade Height: 58mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 191g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Sharpener: Kyuzo
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