Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Yanagiba 315mm Wild Cherry Handle with Sheath Silver Dots Lacquered If water or dirt is

If water or dirt is left on the product

as the tips of regular bamboo chopsticks discolor and get greasy after repeated use in hot oil

Blade Hardness: HRC 56-58

making it quite difficult to sharpen the knives as your hands touches the table

Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Yanagiba 315mm Wild Cherry Handle with Sheath Silver Dots Lacquered If water or dirt isTessen by Tanaka Tatara steelmaking is an ancient Japanese method that has been passed down for over 1400 years. Tamahagane, is a type of special steel made in a Tatara (a clay tub furnace) which is now used as a material for Japanese swords with high artistic value. This knife is made from the precious Tamahagane. The number of craftsmen who carry on the Tatara steelmaking is decreasing, and only the small amount of kitchen knives can be made using