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.
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 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: Iron
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Finish: Kurouchi
Weight: 5.1 oz (145 g)
Edge Length: 176 mm
Total Length: 319 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
Handle: Cherry Oval With Lip
Ferrule: Plastic Marbleized
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 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.
