Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Ebony Wood Handle with Sheath

Tessen by Tanaka

Tatara steelmaking is an ancient Japanese method that has been passed down for over 1400 years. Tamahagane, is a type of special steel made in a Tatara (a clay tub furnace) which is now used as a material for Japanese swords with high artistic value. This knife is made from the precious Tamahagane. The number of craftsmen who carry on the Tatara steelmaking is decreasing, and only the small amount of kitchen knives can be made using Tamahagane.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Sakimaru Yanagiba
Steel Type: Tamahagane (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Single beveled blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 28mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Ebony Wood
Handle Length: 135mm (5.3")
Weight: 153g (5.4 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.