Mr. Sakoda is a new blacksmith working with CKTG, based in the Tosa region, located a few hours southeast of Osaka. He specializes in crafting simple yet refined Japanese knives, including kataba and gyuto styles. His blades feature a core of Shirogami #2 (White #2) steel, clad in stainless steel for easier maintenance. Sakoda-san performs nearly all of the work by hand, including meticulous hand-grinding with a file. Each knife is carefully sharpened using four different stones, finishing on a natural stone to achieve a razor-sharp edge. Due to the labor-intensive nature of his process, production is limited.
Blacksmith: Sakoda San
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 Steel
Cladding: Stainless, Migaki (Polished)
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 6.5 oz (184 g)
Edge Length: 163 mm
Total Length: 318 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
Blade Height: 53 mm
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Ebony
