HK&T Kiridashi Kokatana for Carving Wood

New from my Workshop.

Hand forge Laminated Kiridashi 切出し小刀 Ni-Mai single bevel knife. Forge weld single bevel blade from Takefu Vtoku2 blade steel and mid steel tang. Hand polished blade with natural stones to keep nice contrast between carbon steel cutting edge (mirror finish) and mid steel body witch keep frosty silver finish.
Urasuki on flat side for easy sharpening.

Wenge wood handle and sheath, Copper Bolster.

The Japanese Kiridashi is a multi function single right bevelled knife. Often sold as a Japanese marking knife, the stiff, single bevelled blade of the Kiridashi truly excels at heavier cuts; leather, veneers etc. Kiridashi are also wonderful tools for carving, they are used in Japanese kitchens for carving vegetables into ornate decorative flowers. Their suitability for carving also makes the Kiridashi a favourite tool for luthier (stringed instrument making).

IMPORTANT this Kiridashi is NOT made from pre-laminated steel. This knife isn`t mass production item its a piece of art, Hand Forged by myself

Full Length: 22.5 cm
Blade length: 9.5 cm
Handle: 11 cm
Right Hand

Please note! This is a carbon steel knife and therefore not stainless. Unless dried after dishing it will rust, so you must use some oil to preserve it. Knife is very sharp.

You have to be aged 18 or over to purchase this item