Aritsugu Takohiki Knife, Blade Length 21.5cm

This is a Takohiki knife from Aritsugu.
The blade length is approximately 21.5 cm.
The steel type is unknown.
The handle is made of buffalo horn.

With a blade length of 21.5 cm, it's a convenient size that can be useful for slicing sashimi and skinning.

There is a chip on the lower part of the heel of the buffalo horn handle.
This occurs when sharpening the heel, and most knives of this type end up in this condition.
Conversely, if the handle in this area were intact, you would not be able to sharpen the heel with a regular whetstone.

More than half of the Aritsugu inscription has been polished away.
The blade was mirror-finished after removing scratches and rust marks.
Some fine scratches remain from the mirror finishing, but it is recommended if these are not a concern.

Both the cutting edge and the flat are almost mirror-finished.
The weight is light and the overall condition is clean.
Recommended for professionals as a secondary knife or for general household use.

The blade has been finished with a Kitayama 8000 grit whetstone, a Shapton 12000 grit whetstone, and a natural whetstone.
It is in excellent cutting condition and ready for immediate use.

● Size: Blade length approx. 215mm
● Blade thickness: Approx. 3.9mm at the thickest part of the heel
● Overall length: 370mm
● Weight: 93g

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