Minamoto Akitada Blue Steel No.2 Aideba 150mm Magnolia (Ferrule: Water Buffalo Horn) HandleMinamoto Akitada Minamoto Akitada was founded in 1872 and has since been dedicated to upholding traditional techniques to create high quality cutlery. Their knives cut clean and smooth making them popular not only throughout Japan but chefs worldwide recognize their superior performance. Specifications: Knife Type: Aideba Steel Type: Blue Steel No. 2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone) Blade Hardness: HRC 61 62 Blade Type: Single beveled blade Blade Length:

He works hard to learn the techniques of his family's Echizen cutlery

Weight: 190g (6

They are made from bamboo

Weight: 223g (7

Size: 210 x 70 x 15mm

The handle is made of Shitan which is exclusive at our shop

He is known for traditional style knife making with single grinds and does excellent work in a variety of carbon steels

Handle Material: Walnut(With Double Green Pakka wood)

Handle Material: Brown Lacquered

- The monofilaments that deter contamination are used for the binding strings

Handle Material: Keyaki Handle(Japanese Elm)  Use & Care

Blade Height: 80mm (3