This blade is forged from 80crv2 high carbon steel, and has an extremely flat profile on the cutting edge. The wa style handle is made from purpleheart wood, and the balance is right around the makers mark.
Steel: 80crv2
Size: 8” blade / 13.5” overall / 1.75” @ heel
Handle: Purpleheart
Weight: 163g / 5.7 oz
Blade finish: Machine finished bevels, flats are Kurouchi or forged finish
Saya: Cherry
Sharpening Angle: 15 degrees
This blade is forged from 80crv2 high carbon steel, and has an extremely flat profile on the cutting edge. The wa style handle is made from purpleheart wood, and the balance is right around the makers mark.
Steel: 80crv2
Size: 8” blade / 13.5” overall / 1.75” @ heel
Handle: Purpleheart
Weight: 163g / 5.7 oz
Blade finish: Machine finished bevels, flats are Kurouchi or forged finish
Saya: Cherry
Sharpening Angle: 15 degrees
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