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Description
The famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture. During his long career, he has made a great and lasting impact upon the next generation of young Echizen forge smiths and craftsmen.
Kenta Nomura, Takeshi Saji’s grandson, joined Master Saji’s knife making company and started to make traditional hammer forged knives about 3 years ago. There are a number of experienced and skillful forge smiths and craftsmen at the company, so this environment gives Ryo a great opportunity to learn knife making and build up his skill and experience.
NKE-3 White Steel No.2 Damascus "Black Samurai III"
Kenta Nomura has chosen Japan's reputable carbon steel "Hitachi White steel No.2 Damascus Carbon Steel " for his custom knife. The blade features a natural Black Forged Kurouchi Finish, showcasing a natural Black, Grey and Silver Graduation Damascus pattern.
Convex Blade Profile, 5.2' Kurouchi Damascus, which combines tradition, strength, and durability, enhances the knife's appearance, and nicely complemented by the matching black natural wooden handle and sheath.
The knife has a blade thickness of 3.2mm, a blade length of 133mm, an overall length of 250mm, and weighs 162g.
Specification
Knife Model: Nomura Kenta NKE-03 "Black Samurai III" White Steel No.2 Damascus
Blade Material: White Steel No.2 Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62
Handle Material: Black natural wooden handle
Leather Sheath: Black natural wooden Sheath
Overall Length:250mm
Blade Length: 133mm
Blade Thickness: 3.2mm
Weight: 162g
