Brand: Ryusen
Maker: Ryusen Hamono
Series: Blazen Ryu Wa
Origin: Echizen, Japan
Shape: Santoku
Note: Although Ryusen refers to this as a santoku knife, it more closely resembles a bunka, which is a santoku with kiritsuke tip.
Blade Construction: San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji ("Pear Skin") / Tsuchime ("Hammered")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Tapered Octagonal
Handle Material: Canadian Walnut
Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 6.8" (175mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (47mm)
Handle Length: 5" (127mm)
Overall Length: 12.2" (311mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.7mm at Heel
Weight: 4.5 oz. (130g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: BZ-407
