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Japanese Cutlery Pro Store | Tamahagane, Kitchen knife, Sword, etc

Yoshihiko Akitomo Damascus Midaremontan Yoroidoshi hunting kinfe270㎜・Double Bevel (C)

$1,105.50

1 in stock

Description.

◎Size
Full Length:about 435 mm
Blade Length:about 270 mm
Thickness:about 6 mm
Weight:about 491 g
◎Spec
Producing Place:Kouchi prefecture
Blacksmith:Yoshihiko Akitomo
Cladded Steel:damascus steel
Sharpening:normal sharpening
Steel:white #2
Handle:oak・brown string
Sheath:black saya
◎Others
Artisan

Yoshihiko Akitomo


Born in 1944 (Shōwa 19)

Tosa, residence.

He study under Yoshimitsu with graduation at a junior high school for the second generation.1964 independence.

In the same year, He assume Master's name of Yoshihiko as a successor for the third generation

He visits the swordsmith of the Shikoku district,And acquire Tanpou of the Japanese sword, a secret of Koubuse.He is one of the men of influence of the Tosa forging world.

However, from May, 2018, on the delivery date, It becomes not yet decided it for advanced age.

Explain

Making damascus steel is really hard work basically.

Not so many blacksmiths who can make beautiful Damascus pattern like him.

Yoshihiko Akitomo has already retired from his work. so, the knives we have in stock will be the last.