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Knife Measurements
- Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 295mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 46.3mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.87mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.87mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.19mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 154 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: VG10
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 61-62 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Western
- Handle Material: Black pakka wood
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend a magnolia santoku saya, black sand wooden saya or santoku sized (22x5cm) blade guard for this knife.
Meet the maker
Terukazu Takamura
Based in Takefu Village in Echizen and led by 3rd generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura, Takamura Hamono have a fine repution for the quality and finish of their blades.
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