Kurosaki Houo VG10 Bunka 165mm

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Kurosaki san is one of our top blacksmiths. His blades are beautiful and the cutting performance is excellent. Kurosaki hammer forges his blades in Echizen Japan at his shop on the grounds of Takefu Village. This line called Houo is made with a copper tinted damascus cladding and VG10 stainless steel for ease of use. It's functional art you can use daily.

Blacksmith: Kurosaki san

Location: Echizen Japan

Knife Type: Bunka

Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Blade Type: Double Edged, Even Grind

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")

Ferrule: Red Pakkawood

Handle: Rosewood Octagonal

Handle Length: 128mm (5")

Weight: 124g (4.4 ounces)

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