The knife is forged by Mr. Nasatada Matsumoto and is one of the highest grade, superb examples of Japanese knives, using Yasuki Blue 2 steel. He mainly focus to make by hand-forged in the traditional way, so he hasn't make knives made of containing blade material , as it has been done for hundreds of years in Japan.
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ibuki blade blanks
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ibuki blade blanks
Japanese Koshi Nata Hatchet Branch Chopping knife blank blade
Japanese Nata Hatchet Branch Chopping knife blank blade Yoshimitsu
by Steel – Page 3 – ibuki blade blanks
Japanese Koshi Nata Hatchet Branch Chopping knife blank blade