Trade in petty in good condition with original saya. This iron clad carbon petty was used in a professional setting and the previous own did some cosmetic polishing resulting in a horizontal scratch pattern. While it's different than the factory mirror finish, the pattern is uniform so it does not stand out as an eye sore. The blade has been sharpened in about a 1mm so the edge is tougher than factory but will need to be thinned before too long. The tip is just a little more curved than original grind was.

Forged at Tanaka Hamono in Sakai Japan this will be much easier to sharpen than the average shirogami 1 which can feel a little stiff. Tanaka's work is really exceptional, and one of our shops favorites. 

Comes with a fresh BC edge.