Brand: Matsubara
Maker: Katsuto Tanaka
Origin: Omura City, Nagasaki, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 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: Oak with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 8.4" (215mm)
Blade Height: 2.4" (60mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 14.4" (367mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.6mm at Heel
Weight: 7.2 oz. (206g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: KT-404