Kikuichi Tatsutogi 210mm Yanagi w/ Saya

<p><em>Tatsutogi</em><span>is Kikuichi's most cost-effectivetraditional single bevel series. Hand-forged in the sword-making tradition from two pieces of carbon steel, the</span><em>tatsutogi</em><span>series</span><span>alsofeaturesmany uncommon, specialty knife shapes. With a soft steel as the edge, these are easier to sharpen, making them good beginner Japanese knives.</span></p><p><span>Saya included.</span></p><table><tr><td><p><strong>Professional Lifespan</strong></p></td><td><p>3+ Years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Blade</strong></p></td><td><p>2 Layers; Hand Forged</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Edge</strong></p></td><td><p>SK-Tool Carbon Steel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Spine</strong></p></td><td><p>Soft Carbon Steel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>HRC</strong></p></td><td><p>56-58</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bevel</strong></p></td><td><p>Single</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Handle</strong></p></td><td><p>"D" Shaped Wa Handle<br/> Japanese Magnolia<br/> Water Buffalo Horn or Resin Ferrule</p></td></tr></table><p>CAUTION - Blade will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a stainless steel. Always hand-wash and hand-dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen.</p>