Takeda Fixed Blade 119mm Burlwood Handle (with Sheath)

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Shosui Takeda is a third-generation blacksmith from Niimi, Okayama. His pursuit to improve with each knife he makes is evident in every blade. He and his two workers have been maki ng the same style of kitchen knives for decades. Takeda san has worked to perfect one of the most challenging steels for a blacksmith to forge. Hitachi Blue Super steel boasts one of the best edge retentions of any steel, it is also very difficult to work with. Takeda is regarded as one of the few knife-makers to master this material, and yet he continues to improve. Brand: Takeda 武田刃物 Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda 武田 松水 Producing Area: Niimi-Okayama/ Japan Size: 119mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad Handle: Burlwood Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Total Length: 237mm Edge Length: 119mm Blade Height: 24.9mm Handle Length: 126mm Weight: 181g Comes with a Leather Sheath Show more