Kiku Matsuda Kaya

Description

This item is available for in store purchase only.  No online orders at this time. Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous blade grinders in Japan.  With over forty years of experience, Kiku Matsuda has been grinding knives since he was 15 years old and is a fifth generation knife grinder.  Using the Hamaguri-Ba grinding technique, he has produced the Japanese convex edge normally only found in the classic Katana sword. 
The Kaya is a remake of the Kiridashi Knife commonly used for everyday use in old Japan. The Kaya features a 6.10″ overall length with a VG-10 blade.

Specifications

Blade Length
3.18″

Blade Thickness
3.5 mm

Handle Length
2.91″

Overall Length
6.10″

Weight
3.2 oz

Blade Steel
VG-10

Handle Material
Micarta