Masakage offers a range of knives crafted by top-tier blacksmiths from Echizen, Japan, a renowned hub for knife crafting. Their aim is to create both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional handmade Japanese knives. Among their offerings is the 150mm Petty from the Mizu series, forged by Ikeda san of Takefu Village.
This knife features a clad design with a core of Aogami #2 steel, hardened to 62-64 HRC, enveloped in a reactive outer layer, and finished with a sleek, deep blue/black kurouchi coating. Both the core steel and outer layer are reactive, meaning the knife will develop a unique patina over time and require careful handling to avoid rust (simply wipe dry after using). The handle is ergonomically oval-shaped, constructed from Japanese cherry wood, and capped with a resin ferrule.Brand: Masakage
Line: Mizu
Blacksmith: Ikeda San
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Soft, Reactive, Iron
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Finish: Kurouchi
Weight: 2.2 oz (64 g)
Edge Length: 121 mm
Total Length: 249 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 30 mm
Handle: Cherry Oval
Ferrule: Marbleized Plastic with a Lip
This knife features a clad design with a core of Aogami #2 steel, hardened to 62-64 HRC, enveloped in a reactive outer layer, and finished with a sleek, deep blue/black kurouchi coating. Both the core steel and outer layer are reactive, meaning the knife will develop a unique patina over time and require careful handling to avoid rust (simply wipe dry after using). The handle is ergonomically oval-shaped, constructed from Japanese cherry wood, and capped with a resin ferrule.
