The blade is made of a composite of blue paper super steel and ultra-soft iron
a deep cut is made at the bottom of the eye behind the vertical grind to create a smooth sharpness
King Delux - Big Shape - #800 Japanese Authentic Sharpening Stone
blue paper steel
The red oak used here is no longer in circulation
”KIYOKANE" Petty Knife (Utility Knife) VG10 Stainless Steel, Hammered pattern, 120mm TYPE B Pruning The blade is made ofDimensions: Total length approx. 253mm, Blade length approx. 120mm, Blade width approx. 30mm (at the base), Blade thickness approx. 1. 9mm, Handle length approx. 123mm, Width approx. 24. 5mm (maximum), Thickness approx. 19. 5mm Weight: Approximately 70g Materials: Blade Cutting edge: VG10, Base metal: Soft stainless steel, Handle: Walnut, Ferrule: Plastic Blade shape: Double edged Blade finish: Hammered finish Handle shape: Octagonal Manufactured in