KICHIJI GINREI GINSAN NASHIJI SANTOKU 170MM OCTAGONAL MONO BUBINGA HANDLE
This collection has a traditional Japanese weight and balance forged from a tough and durable stainless steel giving it fantastic cutting performance, ease of sharpening and low maintenance.
The san-mai construction and stepped grind makes this line easy to thin or sharpen wide bevel style. Ginsanko is Hitatchi’s primary stainless steel and a popular choice with Japanese bladesmiths, as it is not heavily alloyed it is considerably easier to sharpen than most fully stainless steels commonly used.
Edge Angle: Double Bevel
Blade Length: 170mm
Total Length: 310mm
Weight: 140g
HRC: 61±1
Blade Material: Ginsan Steel/Silver 3
Handle Material: Octagonal Bubingawood
Saya/ Sheath: Not included
Rust Resistant: Yes