Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a student of Kambei, known as one of the best sharpeners in Sakai because he knew best how to sharpen wide double bevel knives. After a few years of training, he built his style based on both his father and Kambei’s respective styles. Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening.
Detailed Spec
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan Profile: Sujihiki Size: 270mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad Handle: Ziricote & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal Total Length: 417mm Edge Length: 157mm Handle to Tip Length: 271mm Blade Height: 38mm Thickness: 2.4mm Handle Length: 145mm Weight: 173g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Sharpener: Kyuzo Handle Maker: Taihei Update: August 16, 2024
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