Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG 220 mm with VG5 core heat treated

with VG5 core heat treated to a perfect hardness of HRC 61

- Non-slippery surface allowing for more delicate cuts

44 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

if you ever handled a Tanaka R2 western line (arguably the best western handle from Japan) then you probably haved already handled Master Nishihara's work

Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG 220 mm with VG5 core heat treatedThis item ships to AUSTRALIA ONLY Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region () 2KG, authentic Japanese white charcoal from Kishu (Wakayama). ==== There is Japanese Binchotan, and there is Kishu Binchotan. Kishu is the reigon where Binchotan was originally made. Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually, yet only 3% is from Kishu. It is so premium that there is a movement to distinglish Kishu Binchotan from others (from Japan), per Wikipeida.