Kenji Togashi Shirogami #2 Mizu-Honyaki Mirror Ripple 180mm Bunka with Stabilized Wood / Polished Twilight Blue Acrylic Handle Blue #2 The ergonomically designed octagonal-shaped handles

The ergonomically designed octagonal-shaped handles are made of pakkawood

Katsutoshi Anryu

Definitely recommended for first-time Japanese knife users as well as professionals

The steel can achieve superbly high hardness

Kenji Togashi Shirogami #2 Mizu-Honyaki Mirror Ripple 180mm Bunka with Stabilized Wood / Polished Twilight Blue Acrylic Handle Blue #2 The ergonomically designed octagonal-shaped handlesRare Mizu Honyaki Bunka with ripple hamon and so kyomen (full mirror) , hand forged by legendary Sakai Honyaki master Kenji Togashi with Shirogami #2 steel and sharpened by renowned Sakai sharpener Hirotsugu Tosa. Very few bladesmiths in Japan have the skill to make mizu honyaki blades, not to mention the exquisite ripple hamon. Master Togashi is one of them. This knife is paired with a premium custom western styled handle made of polished acrylic in