[Limited Edition] Nogatana

 ABOUT
 

This knife is ideal for cooking and detailed tasks.
Its compact size and thin handle make it easy to grip for anyone, regardless of gender, making it highly recommended for solo campers or those who prefer not to carry many kitchen utensils outdoors.
Both the knife and the sheath are manufactured in local factories in Sanjo.
The dedicated sheath features a belt loop, making it convenient to carry.
It can also be used as a fruit knife in your home.

 SPEC
 

• Materials / Blade: Hitachi Yasuki Steel (White Paper No. 2),
  　　　Handle: Natural Wood (Walnut / Beech / Rosewood),
  　　　Sheath: Cowhide
• Size / Total length: Approx. 200mm, Blade length: Approx. 85mm
• Weight / Knife: Walnut approx. 52g, Beech approx. 54g, Rosewood approx. 56g,
  　　　Sheath: Approx. 30g
• Hardness / HRC 60 or higher

Care Instructions
After use, wash thoroughly and wipe off all moisture before storing. Remaining moisture can cause rust.
If the sharpness diminishes, please sharpen it with a whetstone to restore its cutting performance.
Because custom-made screws are used, the handle can be removed, allowing you to sharpen the blade all the way to the base.

Characteristics of the Wood

Walnut
A hardwood from the walnut family.
Characterized by its weight, impact resistance, strength, toughness, and minimal warping.
With its gentle, flowing grain, it has long been popular for its beautiful appearance combined with excellent durability.
The wood texture also changes as it is broken in through use.

Beech
A hardwood from the beech family.
Widely used due to its dense, hard grain, impact resistance, and inherent toughness.
However, as it has extremely low resistance to decay, it is a material that develops a unique character the more it is used.

Rosewood
A hardwood from the legume family.
Named for the scent of roses some fresh wood emits.
Highly resistant to insects and fungi with a beautiful finish, it is considered top-tier material for furniture. Because it is resistant to warping, it is also used for musical instrument decorations.