These blades have and Aogami carbon steel core for great edge retention, and clad with stainless steel for ease of maintenance. Blades have a hammered Tsuchime and riveted pakkawood Western style handles.
Minamoto no Kotetsu knives are produced by Yasuda Hamono, a family company producing knives in Seki since the 1950's. Top quality heat treatments and geometry make their knives an excellent value.
Boxed. Made in Japan.
Blade Material: Aogami core, stainless cladding
Handle Material: Pakkawood
Blade Length: 205mm
Cutting Edge Length: 202mm
Overall Length: 327mm
Height at Heel: 46mm
Thickness of Spine at Heel: 1.75mm
Weight: 5.9oz (168g)
**Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet carbon steel steel can rust, dull quickly and develop pits in the edge.
**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.
