The Shirogami 1 core steel (HRC 62+) that is known for its purity and for being as close to the tamahagane steel that traditional katana were once made from. The rustic kurouchi, oil slick finish that Ittetsu Hamono is famous for, coupled with the beautiful, yet simple mono octagonal walnut handle embodies the wabi sabi perspective in my opinion.

The blade is smooth where you want it to be and rough where it is aesthetically pleasing. The Ittetsu Nakiri profile is a classic Japanese profile, flat with a slightly curved section just before the nose of the blade. At the spine the blade has a subtle taper from 3.2mm above the heel to 1.8mm at the nose and the blade has an approximate 50mm hight from heel to nose.

Well balanced for a pinch grip and light in weight. This knife is a great value razor sharp option at a very reasonable price. 

Blade Type: Nakiri

Size: 165mm

Core Steel: Shirogami #1

HRC: 62

Blade Finish: Iron Clad San Mai

Grind: Convex

Spine Heel: 4.3mm

Spine Mid: 1.9mm

Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.75mm

Blade Height: 48mm

Weight:

Tang Type:

Handle Type: Mono Octagonal Wa

Handle Material: Walnut