Ashi Hamono makes incredibly high performance knives out of Sakai, Japan. Their knives and known for thinness and superb geometry. These blades have a slight convexity making the cutting feel very enjoyable. Quality control is very important to Ashi. They make their blades, handles, sayas all in house.
The Swedish stainless steel is rated at 60hrc. It sharpens easily, has good wear resistance, and is very durable. Handle is made from Ho wood and has a buffalo horn ferrule.
This blade is a custom order with increased blade height to 53mm at the heel.
ALL ASHI HAMONO KNIVES COME WITH MATCHING SAYA.
Weight: 147g
Height at Heel: 53mm
Spine Thickness: 1.9mm
Edge Length: 236mm