Description: TOSA KNIFE Standard Shape Japanese Traditional Knife Hand Forged Blue Paper SteelMade in Japan TOSA KNIFE is a brand of Japanese traditonal hand forged knives from different individual craftsmen in Tosa area in Japan.Tosa has more than 400 years of traditon of blade manufacturing, but what makes Tosa area uniqe is that the most of Tosa products are made by a single craftsman throughout whole process from tempering, forging, to finishing etc. in each individual worlshop (no division of labor). This standard shape knife is hand made in traditional Katana forging procedure by an officially certified traditional blacksmith (Mr. Oda) in ODA forging factory, which is a specialized factory for machet in Tosa.Mr. Oda shaped this knife for cutting fish during his spare time outdoor activity. This knife has simple and thick double edged blade to improve sturdiness for variety of activity and for both right-handed and left-handed.Handle shape is also simple yet erogonomically designed for better grip. The Blue Paper steel is made from composite of White Paper steel (the purest carbon steel) with chrome and tungsten to improve longer sharpness.And all of his knives are made with the traditional Japanese Katana forging procedure (Warikomi or Sanmai), which is to sandwitch harder steel with softer steel to realize both hardness and viscosity. Since Mr. Oda himself is doing all procedures from tempering to forging and finishing etc. by himself, these are not mass produced.Because of the quality of traditional craftsmanship, his knives have been receiving various award in Japan.Hand forged Blue Paper steel3 layer construction (hard steel is sandwitched by softer steel for ease of sharpening)Hand made throughout by an Japan's officially certified traditional blacksmithDouble edged blade for both right-handed and left-handedCompact enough for EDC or outdoor activitiesLanyard holeComing with sheathSpecification Blade Material : Blue Paper SteelBlade Length : 85mm (3.3in)Body Length : 200mm (7.8in)Width : 20mm (0.78in)Thickness : 4.5mm (0.17in) Shipping FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING by AIR (with tracking number and insurance) If you need faster delivering, please choose EXPENDID international shipping with optinal fees. *Because of UK's knives policy, this item cannot be shipped to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Estimated Delivery Time for Free Economy ShippingAsia (7-14days)North America/Europe/Australia (14-21days)South America (21-31days) NoteImport duties and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are resposible to buyersPlease check with your country's custom office to determine additional costs prior to bidding buying.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight company or when you pick the items up, thus do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise value below value or mark items as gifts since US and international goverment regulations prohibit such behavior.
Price: 102 USD
Location: Shizuoka
End Time: 2024-09-06T12:24:58.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: TOSA KNIFE
Blade Material: Blue Paper Steel
Tang: Full
Type: Everyday Carry, Hunting, Japanese Traditional
Blade Length: 85mm (3.3in)
Blade Edge: Plain
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Handmade: Yes
Handle Material: Blue Paper Steel
