Description
Hand-forged Ni-Mai construction—hard carbon steel forged to soft iron, with a single-sided Kataba grind. NOS condition—minor cosmetic blemishes may occur due to long-term storage. Oval wooden Wa handle with black ferrule and original stickers.
Technical characteristics
| Mark | Sakai Tokusen (堺特撰) |
|---|---|
| Type | Azumagata Usuba (vegetable knife) |
| Origin | Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Steel | Ni-Mai Laminate - Carbon steel welded to soft iron |
| Blade length | 17 cm |
| Cut | One-sided (Kataba) |
| Handle | Traditional Japanese (Wa), oval with black cap |
| Condition | NOS / Mint - minor storage marks |
