Forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu Japan. Yu Kurosaki is a relatively young blacksmith working out of Takefu Japan, he began smithing in 2002 and apprenticed under Hiroshi Kato. Kurosaki-san incorporates many of his own designs utilizing new steels as well as working in more traditional materials.
Hap 40 made by Hitachi’s Yasugi Specialty Steels is a high alloy powder metal with exceptionally excellent edge holding and toughness. HAP 40 is not a stainless alloy but rusts slowly given it’s rich alloy composition, sometimes referred to as ‘semi-stainless’.
Steel Type |
HAP40 Semi-Stainless |
Handle Material |
Oak |
Weight |
163g |
Total Length |
425mm |
Cutting Edge Length |
270mm |
Height at Heel |
42mm |
Width |
2.15mm |
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