Brand: Matsubara
Maker: Katsuto Tanaka
Origin: Omura City, Nagasaki, Japan
Shape: Santoku
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Mirror Polish
Mark: Hand Engraved ("Made by Matsubara")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Smoked Oak
Blade Length: 6.5" (165mm)
Edge Length: 6.7" (170mm)
Blade Height: 2" (50mm)
Handle Length: 5.1" (130mm)
Overall Length: 12.4" (315mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.1mm at Heel
Weight: 5.9 oz. (168g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: TNK-GND165SA-SO