Description
- Made by artisans in Seki City, the Japanese knife-making capital since the 13th century
- 52100 carbon steel
- Heat-treated to a hardness of 61 Rockwell
- Blade is sharpened to 15° on each side of the 50/50 edge with the traditional three-step hand-honed edge
- Brass bolster
- African blackwood handle
- Full tapered tang
- Triple-riveted for strength and control
- Signature brass decorative center pin is handcrafted by Bob himself
- Over time the blade will develop a beautiful blue-gray patina
- Due to the nature of the steel this knife needs to be kept clean and dry