Kiritsuke

Minamo from Sakai Kikumori.

The core steel used in this exceptional knife is ATS-34, a very hard stainless steel. The blade displays impressive craftsmanship, with a vivid and beautiful Damascus pattern.

Heat-treating ATS-34 is a demanding process that requires higher temperatures than many other steels. When properly heat-treated, ATS-34 offers exceptional edge retention.

The handle is made from ebony with a light-colored buffalo horn ferrule and has a traditional octagonal shape.

Blade length: 210 mm
Blade height: 54 mm
Steel: ATS-34 core with stainless Damascus cladding
Thickness at heel: 3.1 mm
Spine thickness at midpoint: 2 mm
Weight: 208 g

Minamo has a very long lead time and is rarely available in stock. It can serve equally well as an exceptional companion in the kitchen or as a beautiful collector’s piece for the enthusiast.