Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Mirrored Finish Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Ebony Wood Handle with Sheath VG5 The nonslip elastomer rubber base

The nonslip elastomer rubber base and strong steel frame allow you to raise your stone off the working surface and be sure it does not move for

Knife Type:  for Sakimaru Takohiki Knife

Hideo Kitaoka forges his blades from high carbon steel for the finest edge quality

Blade Height: 44mm (1

Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Mirrored Finish Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Ebony Wood Handle with Sheath VG5 The nonslip elastomer rubber baseTessen by Tanaka Tatara steelmaking is an ancient Japanese method that has been passed down for over 1400 years. Tamahagane, is a type of special steel made in a Tatara (a clay tub furnace) which is now used as a material for Japanese swords with high artistic value. This knife is made from the precious Tamahagane. The number of craftsmen who carry on the Tatara steelmaking is decreasing, and only the small amount of kitchen knives can be made using