Watanabe Suzihiki Hocho Hand Made

Description

Watanabe:

A long-established Japanese knife manufacturer founded in 1897. Shiroji Watanabe, the first generation, started manufacturing nigiri shears in Roku-no-machi, Sanjo City. Before the war, he took poor children as his apprentices, taught them blacksmithing skills, and gave them money for school, food, and living expenses, saving many people and contributing to the development of Sanjo.

Condition:

• Used (8/10)
• Handle has scuff marks

specification:

• Steel: Japanese High Carbon Steel
• Hand Made in Japan
•  One Side Blade
• For Boning, filleting

Size:

• Blade Length: 250mm
• Length: 365mm

Important:

• Please note that as these are carbon steel blades, they will oxidize over time which is common for this type of knife. They will also rust if it is left wet hence it is better to dry them up with clean cloth after each use.