Yasuhide Maeda is a 5th generation blacksmith. He hand forges and hand finishes the knives. They are great everyday knives, as they can handle some abuse.
Length - 400 mm (15.8 in.)
Weight - 248 g (8.7 oz)
Edge Length - 245 mm (9.6 in.)
Heel Height - 50 mm
Steel Type - Aogami Super
HRC - 64- 65
Cladding - Stainless
Bevel- Double
Handle - Buffalo Horn, American Cherry Octagonal Wa Handle (yes I know the handle went in slightly crooked it has been marked down for this reason)
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use