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Ready to Ship 10/31/22
Masakage Shimo knives are hand-forged by Yu Kurosaki. This line is damascus-clad shirogami #2, named for the frost that forms on a window in the winter.
Shirogami #2 carbon steel clad with damascus.
Rockwell Hardness 62:63
Octagonal handle of Magnolia wood and Ebony.
Custom-fitted saya made of Curly Maple with lanyard pin
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.