Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Petty Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi Finish 150mm w Knife Guard

Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Petty Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi Finish 150mm w Knife GuardThis Kisuke Manaka 150mm Petty features an ATS34 stainless steel core in warikomi construction and best fits enthusiasts or collectors seeking a hand forged utility knife for precision tasks. The 150mm blade length suits in hand peeling, trimming, and detailed slicing of fruits and vegetables, while the double bevel geometry supports general purpose cutting. Manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel, the ATS34 core offers corrosion resistance and

The blade is noted as thin behind the edge yet slightly brittle

It will also help maintain the flatness between lapping

3 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 2

where the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts

The blue steel honyaki line is the highest quality offerings from Masamoto Sohonten

2 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

The Tsunehisa Ginsan Nawame Santoku 165mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking a compact everyday blade

240 mm 270 mm 300 mm 330 mm Weight 170 g 203 g 225 g  296 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 233 mm 260 mm 289 mm 320 mm Blade Height at Heel 32 mm 33 mm 35 mm 37 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 4

and oiling to prevent rust

Master Mukou Yoneo produces this mizu-honyaki construction using a technique with a high failure rate due to concentrated stress at the pattern peak

4mm at the heel and mid-section

reflecting the maker's renowned thin geometry behind the edge