Takaba 高羽

Craftsman: Hiromune Takaba 高羽 弘宗

Location: Seki, Gifu, Japan

Knife Type: Gyuto

Blade:

Construction: San Mai hand forged

Grind: Double-edged Bevel (right bias convex)

Hagane (Core Steel): Tamahagane

Jigane (Cladding): Watetsu Nickle Damascus

Hardness: 64 HRC

Blade Finishe: Acid Etched

Blade Length: 240mm

Blade Height (at heel): 54mm

Spine Thickness:

Above heel: 4.0mm Middle: 3.0mm End: 2.0mm Tip: 1.0mm

Handle:

Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)

Material: Hinoki Cypress (painted)

Length: 145mm

Overall Length: 400mm

Weight: 275g

Engraved Mark (Left): Makers mark