This is Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 300mm Sakimaru Takobiki Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya with the name on the front and number on the back. This is a replica of the Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 300mm Sakimaru Takobiki Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya that the players wear on the field. The Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 300mm Sakimaru Takobiki Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya product is made of 100% polyester and is machine washable.
Hand forged and ground in Sakai, the Kikuchiyo Manzo series knives from Hitohira represent excellent Sakai craftsmanship. These are characterized by a forging and heat treatment that offers an easy sharpening, good toughness and excellent edge life.
Deep ground ura hollow grind on the inside makes for excellent food release and helps to keep a narrow urasaki throughout the life of the blade and a polished spine and heel are a nice touch.
Manzo, son of famed Sakai sharpener Kambei, carries on the family lineage of extremely high quality wide bevel work. Kambei along with a few other Sakai sharpeners pioneered the style of wide bevel on double bevel knives.