Kiritsuke with 210 mm blade length

Thickness middle of spine: 1,9 mm

Blade height at heel: 46,2 mm

Blade length: 214 mm

Weight: 141 grams

(weight and measurements can vary slightly - Its a hand made product)

Akifusa PM is a wonderful knife with very good fit and finish. The core steel is the powder steel SRS-13, heat treated to HRC 64-65.

This is a stainless knife in the premium segment, a knife for any user looking for a super sharp blade with exceptional cutting performance and edge retention.

The tang has been rounded off to give a smooth feel and a good grip. It also makes for a nice detail that most other knives dont have.

These blades are sharp as razor blades and they cut extremely well. Its a great performer that will cut dense produce without wedging, allthough the shiny and flat blade side makes the slices stick a bit more to the blade side. Its a classic 'cant have it both ways' type of situations.

The handle is D-shaped (shinogi).

Different kanji signs on the blade can occur.

This is a stainless steel blade. But its not neccessarily 100% stainless. Always wipe the blade dry after use, and polish the blade from time to time if it looses its shine

Disclaimer: Japanese knives have thin edges with high hardness. This makes them much more fragile than traditional european knives. These blades should under no circumstances be subject to twisting, prising or cutting into hard objects. Such handling could easily cause damage to the edge, something that is not valid ground for a warranty claim.