Kanetsune professional knives are made in Seki City, Japan, since 1963 and is named after a famous sword-maker from the Muromachi period.

This 3000 series knife features a Hon-Warikomi San-Mai (3-layer) blade with a Hitachi Blue Steel (Aogami) #2 high-carbon core sandwiched between SUS410 stainless steel and a smooth black wood handle. The Tsuchime hammer-finish reduces blade stick.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 7.87"
• Blade Material: Hitachi Blue Steel (Aogami) #2 high-carbon/SUS410 San-Mai (HRC 61-62)
• Tsuchime hammer-finished
• Handle Material: Smooth black wood
• Full-tang construction
• Made in Japan

Note that high performance carbon steels like Aogami will rust and need to be dried and oiled after use. CLICK HERE for details