Manaka (間中)
$1,650.00
Craftsman: Kisuke Manaka (間中 貴輔)
Location: Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Blade:
Construction: Warikomi hand forged
Grind: Double-edged Bevel (right bias hamaguri)
Hagane (Core Steel): Blue 1 青 一
Jigane (Cladding): Rentetsu
Hardness: ~65 HRC
Weight: ~230g (blade only)
Blade Finish: Hand stone finished Ohira Uchigamori (medium finish)
Blade Length: ~240mm
Blade Height (at heel): ~60mm
Spine Thickness:
Above heel: ~4.9mm, Middle: ~2.8mm, End: ~2.5mm, Tip: ~0.5mm
Handle:Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
Material: African black wood, black buffalo horn, nickel
Length: 143mm
Overall Length: 410mm
Weight: ~98g (handle only)
Engraved Mark (right): Makers mark
*Blade is not attached, can be attached upon request at no charge.
*Seven knives are available, full photo is shown of both sides. If you wish for more photos or measurements please don’t hesitate to ask.
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