Description
⚡️Babahamono KAGEKIYO White Steel #1 Sakimaru Takohiki 27cm/30cm Kiso Lacquered Akaro Handle⚡
🔥Brand: #Babahamono #KAGEKIYO
🔪Youtube (Knife Demo Video): https://youtu.be/MOgcxWlSP_E
🔪Knife Type: Sakimaru Takohiki
🔪Steel: White Steel #1 (carbon steel, will rust)
🔪Size: 27cm, 30cm
🔪Handle: Akaro Kiso lacquered octagonal handle
⭕️Kiso Lacquer: Traditional Japanese lacquerware from Kiso, Nagano, famous for its high-quality lacquer trees and historical craftsmanship. It is a nationally recognized cultural heritage of Japan and highly regarded worldwide.
🔪Saya: Optional (multiple materials available)
🔪Thickness: ≈3.3mm, ≈3.1mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈2.8cm, ≈2.9cm
🔪Weight: ≈152g, ≈170g
Brand Introduction:
⭕️Babahamono: Founded in 1916, Babahamono is based in Sakai City, the historical birthplace of Japanese forged knives for over 600 years. Dedicated to top-level craftsmanship, Babahamono’s production involves a close collaboration between the blacksmith forging the steel and the sharpener honing the blade, combining fire and water in perfect harmony.
Steel Introduction:
⭕️White Steel #1: An upgraded version of White Steel #2 with higher carbon content, offering better hardness and superior sharpness. It is often considered the closest to Tamahagane and is a rare steel used by skilled craftsmen.
Knife Introduction:
⭕️Sakimaru Takohiki: A Japanese-style slicing knife combining features of Sakimaru (curved tip) and Takohiki (straight blade), ideal for ultra-precise slicing of fish for sushi and sashimi.