A single-beveled kengata with a blade length of 295 mm (measured from tip to heel).

Manufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono
Blacksmith: Tamura Tooru
Sharpener: Myojin Tateo
Steel: Shirogami #2
Cladding: Ni-mai semi-polished iron clad (non-stainless)
Weight: 252 grams
Blade length: 295 mm
Blade height at heel: 36 mm
Thickness spine at heel: 4.5 mm
Thickness mid spine: 3.5 mm
The handle is octagonal, made of walnut with a bolster in buffalo horn.

Tetsujin Hamono is a forge located in Kocho Prefecture, Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between the smith Tooru Tamura and the sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together, they manufacture premium knives in the carbon steel Shirogami #2. The forging is extremely finely calibrated in the classic Sakai style.

The knife has a comfortable weight and fits perfectly in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts exceptionally well.

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