Kagekiyo ZA-18 Black Damascus Series. Forged from a core steel of ZA-18 stainless with a stainless damascus with a dark finish. ZA-18 steel was produced to compete with VG-10 steel. Is of similar composition but with a higher carbon and alloy content to improve on hardness and wear resistance. Walnut octagonal handle with black pakka ferrule.
Weight: 64g
Height at heel: 29.3mm
Edge length: 159mm
Spine thickness above heel: 1.5mm