Asano Kajiya 185mm Stainless Clad White #1 Wa-Gyutoku Oval Handle This series is AUS-8 at

This series is AUS-8 at about 58-59 HRC

The handle is made from walnut and the knife come with magnolia saya

Handle to Tip Length: 162mm

and the upgrades have made it much nicer to use

The knife comes with a leather sheath

Asano Kajiya 185mm Stainless Clad White #1 Wa-Gyutoku Oval Handle This series is AUS-8 atProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements Asano Kajiya is a swordmaking company based out of Hashima City, in Gifu Prefecture. Asano Taro is a nationally recognized swordmaker, a very prestigious honor in an industry that is very highly regulated. He started apprenticing in the practice of swordmaking in 1997 under Fujiwara Kanefusa, a 25th generation swordmaker. Asano san is a very involved member in the community, giving talks all throughout