Sharpening in about 2mm Hand forged shirogami 2 with dark nashiji finished iron cladding and pakka wood ferrule rosewood handle. Ground thin behind the edge for smooth cutting.

Hand forged knives vary slightly in weights and measurements, expect small imperfections in finish or small amounts of wavyness in blade or roughness in finish.

This is a reactive carbon steel. It should be mentioned that extra care is required, as the knife is not stainless and should be dried immediately after use. It will develop a dark patina with usage, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.

Steel Type	Shirogami 2
Handle Material	Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule
Weight	134.6 grams
Height at Heel	48 mm
Overall Length	308 mm
Cutting Edge Length	170 mm
HRC

These knifes come from the maker with lacquer on the blade for corrosion protection during shipping. It can be removed using acetone or lacquer thinner (follow manufacturers instructions for use).

We can remove the lacquer prior to shipping for $10. Enter "Please remove lacquer" in the +Special Instructions on the Cart page and you will be invoiced separately via email. This could delay shipping by up to 5 days and won't be shipped until payment is made.