Vintage Japanese Signed Chef's Sashimi Sushi 9" Knife Laminated Samurai Steel Tools available in multiples

available in multiples

5" tall by 8" wide (26

With exception of oxidation and sign of past use

The face is painted with particular warmth and humor

Vintage Japanese Signed Chef's Sashimi Sushi 9" Knife Laminated Samurai Steel Tools available in multiplesThis is a fine professional grade sashimi takohiki sushi chef's knife from the mid to late 20th century. Made using the same methods used to create samurai swords. The blade was hand forged from a combination of hard high carbon white steel forge welded onto a piece of soft wrought iron. After forging and shaping it was set into a Magnolia wood handle. it weights 3. 4oz. Takohiki bocho are long and very thin shingle sided knives used in the Japanese