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 Okehazama is a long, heavy duty upswept Hamaguri-ba tanto blade. It features a long false edge, sharp Kissaki tip and hand contoured micarta grips. Includes Kydex sheath.

Specifications

Blade Length
8.26″

Overall Length
12.79″

Handle Length
4.5″

Weight
16.22oz

Blade Steel
OU-31, 6mm Thick