Totally hand forged by Master Nokaji Ikeda san of Sakai City from alternating layers of Aogami 2 and soft iron to create beautiful wave-like patterns appear on the steel’s surface. We call this steel Suminagashi, or “swirls of ink”. Beyond beauty, the multiple layers imbue the blade with the ability to hold a long-lasting surgically sharp edge that is easy to maintain.
The octagonal Ebony handle is finished with a Buffalo Horn Ferrule for comfort and a stunningly simple aesthetic.