Utility knife with a 101 mm blade.

This is a robust, compact utility knife with a pronounced shinogi line and a medium-thin grind.

Steel: Aogami Super (carbon steel, 64–65 HRC)
Blade length: 101 mm
Spine thickness at heel: 4.6 mm
Spine thickness at midpoint: 2.8 mm
Weight: 73 g

The Akifusa AS is a traditional Japanese knife series forged from the exceptional Aogami Super steel. This steel is extremely hard while offering better corrosion resistance and longer edge retention than most other carbon steels. The blade features a hand-hammered (tsuchime) finish for a striking appearance, while the lower portion is clad in 16-layer Damascus steel. The knife is fitted with a traditional D-shaped handle made from red sandalwood with a black pakkawood bolster.

The blades in this series are forged by Asai, one of Japan's most highly regarded blacksmiths. Renowned among knife enthusiasts for his outstanding craftsmanship, Asai has created a series that is no exception. Its an exceptional collection of knives for those who appreciate the very finest Japanese cutlery.