Kiritsuke 165mm (6.5in) Blue#2 Hi-carbon Blade Length: 150 mm (6

Blade Length: 150 mm (6

Finish: Kurouchi (Black Dyed)

its slim figure gives it a variety of uses

with blade lengths ranging from 12 to 21 cm

the tip is slightly ground down intentionally by the blacksmith to help prevent larger chips from occurring

Kiritsuke 165mm (6.5in) Blue#2 Hi-carbon Blade Length: 150 mm (6Type: Kiritsuke Finish: Kurouchi Blade Length: 165 mm (6. 5 in) Construction: Awase Core Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2 HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 60 61 Handle: Walnut Octagonal (Resin Ferrule) Bevel: Double Bevel Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan Mainly used as an Usuba and a Yanagiba, its versatility makes it suitable for other uses. It is made with a sloping cut from its back towards its tip, pointed like a Bunka. It is recommended for chopping and cutting