Takeda Fixed Blade 172mm Ironwood 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. This special ironwood handle is made by Tadashi Moirya. Brand: Takeda 武田刃物 Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda 武田 松水 Producing Area: Niimi-Okayama/ Japan Size: 172mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad Handle: Ironwood Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Total Length: 295mm Edge Length: 172mm Handle to Tip Length: 175mm Blade Height: 32mm Thickness: 4.5mm Handle Length: 120mm Weight: 267g Comes with a leather sheath. Show more