Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 135mm Petty Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

These factory forged knives made in Seki are a great value, high quality aogami 2 core with a moderate hardness (59/60 HRC) which allows for easy sharpening and good toughness, stainless cladding over the carbon steel makes for easy maintanace although care must be taken not to let them rust.