Thousands of years of Urushi tradition, combined with an elegant blade to create a unique masterpiece. Each of these tangibly structured blades is unique with its handforged Damascus structure. The Hitachi ATS314 steel* core layer is sandwiched between a total of 62 folded stainless steel outer layers, creating a fascinating blade pattern. The octagonal magnolia wood handle has been refined with an Urushi varnish and impresses with its vermilion/black progression of colour. Rustproof, hardness 60 HRC, double bevel.* Steel analysis: C = 1 / Si = 0,3 / Mn = 0,4 / P < 0,03 / S = 0,004 / Co = 1,4 / Cr = 15 / Mo = 1 / V = 0,2 / Ni = 0,15 (in %)