Kiridashi / Shirabiki 160mm N°4 English Oak Water quenched

Water quenched

My approach to geometry starts from the tang

good distal taper and nimble tip

Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 0

Kiridashi / Shirabiki 160mm N°4 English Oak Water quenchedThis Kiridashi is a marking cutting knife for chef, wood worker, knife enthusiast and polisher. The ni mai (2 layers) is made from 135Cr3 cutting edge with wrought iron cladding. The back (ura) is hollow ground with a 420mm wheel to ease sharpening and maintenance. Forged to shape and to geometry the blade is ground on water cooled grinding wheel with a stone finish bevel. Specs : Blade length : 160mm Blade height at the shinogi : 25mm Hagane : 135Cr3