Takobiki

A single-bevel takobiki with a sakimaru tip, and a blade length of 295 mm (measured from tip to heel).

Manufacturer: Tetsujin Hamono
Blacksmith: Tamura Tooru
Sharpener: Myojin Tateo
Steel: Shirogami#2
Cladding: semi-polished iron cladding (not stainless)
Weight: 264 grams
Blade length: 295 mm
Blade height at heel: 37.5 mm
Spine thickness at bolster: 4.5 mm
Spine thickness at midpoint: 3.5 mm
The handle is octagonal, made of walnut with a buffalo horn bolster.

Tetsujin Hamono is a smithy located in Kochi prefecture in Japan. Tetsujin is a collaboration between blacksmith Tooru Tamura and sharpener Tateo Myojin. Together they produce premium knives from Shirogami#2 carbon steel. The forging is extremely refined in classic Sakai style.

The knife has a comfortable weight and feels like it’s molded to the hand. The edge itself is very thin and the knife cuts incredibly well.