Hideo Kitaoka (Sukeji Echizen) Polished "Takefu" Yanagiba Knife 6 inch Rosewood shinogi handle

Genre: Yanagiba knife (sashimi knife)
Blade length: approx. 180 mm
Total length: approx. 315mm
Blade thickness (base of peak): approx. 3mm
Blade width: approx. 28mm
Weight: approx. 100g
Pattern: Rosewood shinogi (chestnut type)
Laminated steel: Shirogami No. 2 (*Easy to rust, so care is required)
Side material: iron
Hardness: around HRC61
Double-edged/single-edged: Single-edged (for right-handed users)
Finish: Polished

*This is the signature "Takefu" series. The "Sukeji" on the back of the blade is another name for traditional craftsman Hideo Kitaoka.
*As this is a handmade item, there may be slight differences. Please note that the wood grain and color of the pattern may vary from piece to piece.
*Actual color may differ depending on the color reproduction of your monitor.