· Info
Craftsman/職人: Yoshiro Usui ・碓氷淑郎
「四代目助丸/Sukemaru the 4th」
Place/地域: Echigo Yoita・越後与板打刃物
Steel/鋼: High-Speed steel・ハイス
Full length/全長: about 300mm
Blade angle/刃角: about 26°
Type of URA/裏の種類: Polishing& Normal・磨き仕上&単数裏
Type of woodhandle/木柄の種類: Japanses red oak・赤樫
· Using laminated structure, it is convenient to sharpen even using a whetstone.
· High-speed steel is more suitable for hardwood.