Ryusen Hamono is located in Echizen, Japan and was founded over 70 years ago. Third generation leader Taiji Masutani and family continue to create beautiful and luxurious blades adored worldwide. Every fine detail is accounted for and you can truly feel their passion when you use and hold their creations.
The Ryusen Oukokuryu series is one of the highest offerings by Ryusen Hamono. This series is made using high performance SG2 steel laminated in high polished stainless raindrop damascus. SG2 (Super Gold II) Is known for its high corrosion resistance, long edge life, and sharpness comparable to purer carbon steels. These blades have an amazing cutting feel and balance in hand due to the weighted handle. The handle is a hybrid bolstered wa handle featuring stabilized buckeye burl wood and mirror polished bolsters and end cap.
Edge Length: 173mm
Weight: 170g
Height at Heel: 45.5mm
Spine Thickness Above Heel: 2.5mm