Ittosai Kotetsu tsuchime kurouchi shirogami #1 kiritsuke sujihiki 270mm

Specifications

The Ittosai Kotetsu Tsuchime Kurouchi Shirogami #1 is one of the latest offerings from Takahashikusu. This series is forged by one of the best blacksmiths in Sakai, known for superior heat treatments and forging techniques. The sharpener is highly regarded in Sakai and has been certified as a Master of Japanese Traditional Crafts for blade grinding and sharpening by Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

Details

• Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu
• Blacksmith: Undisclosed
• Location: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: K-tip / Kiritsuke Sujihiki
• Finish: Tsuchime Kurouchi
• Construction Type: Sanmai
• Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #1 (White #1)
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 419mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 261mm
• Blade height at heel: 37.7mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.3mm
  • At the heel: 3.0mm
  • Midway: 2.5mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 190g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal Macassar ebony handle with olive ferrule & butt
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Other Knives from This Blacksmith

• Damascus Aogami #1 Gyuto 210mm
• Honkasumi Shirogami #2 Gyuto 240mm
• Honkasumi Shirogami #2 Gyuto 210mm
• Honkasumi Shirogami #2 Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm
• Honkasumi Aogami #2 Yanagiba 300mm