Description

Kiridashi Kogatana Laminated Steel Knife

Made in Japan

• Made of Shirogami White 1.05-1.15% high carbon steel
• Very pure steel hardened to 64HRC 
• Right hand bevel cutting edge
• Traditional style

• Product Description
• Specs

• The Kiridashi Kogatana knife is a traditional all-purpose Japanese laminated knife used for marking, trimming, & shaping woodworking & bamboo. The top of the blade has a right hand bevel edge with the back side flat & hollow ground for easy re-sharpening.

  Mr. Ikeuchi master blacksmith along with his fellow blacksmiths hand forge, grind, & sharpen these knives. White high carbon steel laminated on top with a softer layer of steel allowing the blade to be hardened to Rockwell 64. With all steel as it becomes harder & tougher, it will be more brittle & can snap in half, the soft steel lamination arrests this possibility. These knives we carry from Mr. Ikeuchi are beveled ground on one side only & flat to edge on the underside yet hollow ground as a common practice to facilitate less time in re-honing to a sharp edge.

     Hardwick & Sons is pleased to offer quality tools from Japan for the many people who desire special & well-crafted tools. The wide variety of Japanese products that we offer come from the many craftsmen & toolmakers in Japan who have a special dedication to their skillful craft & art of toolmaking.

• Product	Cutting Edge Length	Knife Width	Blade Thickness	Overall Length	Model #
  9 mm Knife	7/16″	23/64″  (9 mm)	1/8″	6 – 3/4″	JAC239AX
  12 mm Knife	11/16″	15/32″  (12 mm)	1/8″	6 – 3/4″	JAC2312AX
  21 mm Knife	2-1/16″	53/64″  (21 mm)	1/8″	7 – 1/4″	JAC2321AX