Sakai Takayuki Rinka Ginsan Sakimaru Tokobiki 390mm with Waka Engraving Stainless Steel and taking the abrasive thickness

and taking the abrasive thickness into account

172 mm  Blade Height at Heel

utilising acute geometry sharpened to 15-18 degrees

hardened to 61-63 HRC within a san-mai stainless clad structure that simplifies maintenance relative to fully reactive blades

Grit: Medium (400grit)

Sakai Takayuki Rinka Ginsan Sakimaru Tokobiki 390mm with Waka Engraving Stainless Steel and taking the abrasive thicknessThe "Rinka" () is a special line of knife that is forged and sharpened by the Yamatsuka brothers (Takuji Yamatsuka and Mitsuo Yamatsuka, respectively). Finishied to a mirror polish, the Rinka is then engraved by Ms. Michiko Kubota using the traditional Waka pattern. The handle and saya are custom fitted with Urushi lacquered painting. Measurements Sakai Takayuki Rinka Sakimaru 390mm 390 Weight 291 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 390 mm Blade