Naoki Mazaki is a blacksmith located in Sanjo, Niigata. He works alone in his small workshop and handles all aspects of his knife making. This knife is made from solid hand forged Aogami #1 steel, water quenched and differentially heat treated to ~65hrc. Hand finished on stone, lightly convexed bevels and very thin behind the cutting edge. The blade is satin finished with rounded spine and choil. Hand engraved backside marking bearing the honyaki signature. Octagonal magnoklia and walnut ferrule.
*Please note these are handmade items. Finish and size can vary slightly.
Edge Length: 240mm
Height at heel: 55.1mm
Spine thickness above heel: 5.1mm
Weight: 249g