Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle Yukihira The reactive carbon steel core

The reactive carbon steel core is forge-welded in traditional nimai soft iron clad construction with a kasumi surface finish

also known as magnolia wood

The D-shaped WA handle is crafted from Ho wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule

offering high wear resistance and edge retention that requires specific sharpening attention due to the material's density

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