Mazaki 真崎

Craftsman: Naoki Mazaki 真崎直樹

Location: Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Knife Type: Gyuto

Blade:Construction: San Mai (hand forged)

Grind: Double-edged Bevel

Hagane (Core Steel): Blue 1

(Cladding): Rentetsu

Blade Finishe: Hand stone finished

Hardness: 65 HRC

Blade Length: 240mm

Blade Height (at heel): 57mm

Spine Thickness (above heel): 8.0mm

Middle: 2.5mm

End: 1.5mm

Tip: 0.5mm

Balance: Marker’s mark

Handle:

Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)

Material: Ancient red gum

Length: 143mm

Overall Length: 400mm

Weight: 265g

Engraved Mark (Right): Makers mark