Kiritsuke 210 mm (8.3 in) Blue#2 Handle:Magnolia is commonly regarded as indistinguishable

is commonly regarded as indistinguishable from santoku knives

Core Edge Steel: VG10

this type of knife was used by fishers on boats to make fisherman's rice

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Overall Length: 87mm (3

Kiritsuke 210 mm (8.3 in) Blue#2 Handle:Magnolia is commonly regarded as indistinguishableType: Kiritsuke Finish: Kurouchi Blade Length: 210 mm (8. 3 in) Construction: Awase Core Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2 HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 60 61 Handle: Walnut Magnolia Bevel: Double Bevel Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan Mainly used as an Usuba and a Yanagiba, its versatility makes it suitable for other uses. It is made with a sloping cut from its back towards its tip, pointed like a Bunka. It is recommended for chopping and cutting up ingredients.