Manaka (間中)

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.

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