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Each blade is hand-finished using the time-honored four-step Honbazuke sharpening method, delivering exceptional sharpness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features a substantial D-shaped black pakkawood handle that provides a secure, fatigue-free grip. A mosaic pin and MIYABI end cap add elegant finishing touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFC61 steel core with 48-layer Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine carbide distribution for a razor-sharp 60–62 HRC blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble FRIODUR® ice-hardened for enhanced durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-honed Honbazuke edge (9.5°–12°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic thin Japanese blade profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic black pakkawood D-handle with mosaic pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker, rounded bolster for comfort and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Seki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 34681-203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: FC61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Type: Concealed Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Type: Fine Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Finishing: Honbazuke Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing Method: Welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Hardness: 60–62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Color: Black Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 0.44 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Length: 13.46 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Width: 0.98 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Height: 2.01 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 7.87 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 5.39 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Width: 0.98 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 0.04 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e - 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The double FRIODUR® ice-hardening process enhances corrosion resistance, edge retention, and long-term durability. Each blade is hand-finished using the time-honored four-step Honbazuke sharpening method, delivering exceptional sharpness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features a substantial D-shaped black pakkawood handle that provides a secure, fatigue-free grip. A mosaic pin and MIYABI end cap add elegant finishing touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFC61 steel core with 48-layer Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine carbide distribution for a razor-sharp 60–62 HRC blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble FRIODUR® ice-hardened for enhanced durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-honed Honbazuke edge (9.5°–12°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic thin Japanese blade profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic black pakkawood D-handle with mosaic pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker, rounded bolster for comfort and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Seki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 34681-203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: FC61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Type: Concealed Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Type: Fine Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Finishing: Honbazuke Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing Method: Welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Hardness: 60–62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Color: Black Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 0.44 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Length: 13.46 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Width: 0.98 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Height: 2.01 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 7.87 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 5.39 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Width: 0.98 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 0.04 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e - 1019589 - 0 - A80-1"}