Sujihiki
Sujihiki knife with 232 mm long blade (measured from tip to heel). This model has a K-tip that helps provide blade height and a flat profile.
Steel: Aogami #2
Weight: 133 grams.
Blade height heel: 34 mm
Blade root thickness: 2,8 mm
Thickness mid spine: 2 mm
The handle is octagonal, made of wenge with a buffalo horn bolster.
Tetsujin hamono is a forge located in Kocho prefecture in Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Toru Tamura and grinder Naohito Myojin. He forging is extremely fine caliber in the classic Sakai spirit. The knife is robust in hand, but with a delicate edge with just the right edge flex.
Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
Sharpener: Naohito Myojin