Kochi 150mm Kurouchi Honesuki Other Products Width of Spine above Heel:

Width of Spine above Heel: 7

Width of Spine at Middle: 5

Though it dishes slightly faster than some other similar coarse stones

They also look very cool

The cladding on these knives is not as reactive as many I have seen

Kochi 150mm Kurouchi Honesuki Other Products Width of Spine above Heel:Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements The Kochi line is exclusive to Japanese Knife Imports. These knives have a great in hand feel not too heavy, but not super light. Near the spine they seem to be more substantial, however, behind the edge, the are EXTREMELY thin. They are awesome cutters. The octagon burnt chestnut handles are very comfortable and retain grip very well when wet. These are carbon knives, so they will need to be cared for