Sakai Takayuki ZANGETSU Ginsan Silver Steel No.3 Japanese Chef's Sakimaru-Takohiki 390mm with Wenge Handle and Saya. This fantastic knife is made by forging silver three steel that is resistant to rust and has excellent edge retention. The design and shape of the blade make pull slicing efficient and easy.
The graceful Wenge handle with wood grain is familiar to the hand and creates a unique texture when used. Also if you are in need of a sword this beauty will fill in nicely.
Maker: Aoki Hamono
Location: Sakai Japan
Brand: Takayuki Zangetsu
Blade Steel Type : Ginsan or Silver paper [Gingami] No.3 Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kasumi
Hardness Rockwell C scale : 60+/-1
Saya : Included
Handle Material : Japanese-Style Octagonal Wenge wood with Ferrule: Buffalo horn
Knife Type : Sakimaru-Takohiki (Single Bevel)
Blade Length : 390mm (15.4in.)
Total Length : 570mm (22.4in.)
Weight : 353g
Blade Edge : Single edged (Right-handed)