Takayuki Sanpou White #2

Sanpou from Sakai Takayuki features Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel with either a lovely mizu (pebbled) kurouchi finish or a frosted nashiji finish, as well as excellent blade geometry. White #2 is among the finest-taking carbon steels available - pure grain structure, easy to sharpen, capable of an edge that rewards dedicated technique.