Product Details
- Yanagi
- Carbon steel (CAUTION: MOISTURE AND ACID CAUSES RUST AND DISCOLORATION)
- Blue Steel #2
- Hongasumi
- Ebony Wooden Cover Included
- Single-sided Bevel
- Ebony Wood Handle
- Water Buffalo Horn (Bolsters are made from natural horn therefore colors may vary)
- HRC: 62-63
- Made in Japan
Item No: KV-HMA-ALHYA-EE-270-JKO
The Masamoto Ao-ko Hongasumi blades are crafted from a combination of blue carbon steel #2 and soft iron steel. Blue steel #2 is created by mixing chromium and tungsten with white carbon steel in order to produce a blade with longer edge retention than white carbon steel blades. The forging process includes several extra steps and requires a higher level of craftsmanship than kasumi style knives, which gives hongasumi knives a more refined finish.
Please read before pre-ordering:
- Free Shipping within Canada on order over $500 before tax
- Price includes import charges and duties into Canada
- Delivery in 7-10 business days after order confirmation
- 100% deposit is required up front
- 20% restocking fee applies if the order is cancelled before shipping
- Order is non-refundable once the knife has been shipped from Japan