Brand: Matsubara
Maker: Katsuto Tanaka
Origin: Omura City, Nagasaki, Japan
Shape: Bunka
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: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 7.2" (185mm)
Blade Height: 2.1" (53mm)
Handle Length: 5.1" (130mm)
Overall Length: 12.9" (330mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.6mm at Heel
Weight: 6 oz. (171g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: KT-403
