Product Overview

The Kanetsune Matsusumi-Yaki series showcases the pinnacle of Japanese bladesmithing, utilizing the rare pine charcoal quenching technique. This traditional heat treatment prevents decarburization, enabling White Paper Steel (Shirogami) #2 to achieve hardness levels comparable to Blue Paper Steel (Aogami) #2. Handcrafted by an 80-year-old master artisan dedicated to the craft of Echizen Uchihamono, each knife is both a functional tool and a work of art, reflecting generations of knowledge and skill.

Key Features

Specialized Nakiri Shape

Designed with a straight-edge profile and tall blade, the Nakiri excels at precision vegetable cutting, from fine herbs to dense root vegetables.

Matsusumi-Yaki Heat Treatment

Through pine charcoal quenching, the blade gains enhanced hardness and durability, rivaling Aogami #2 despite being forged from Shirogami #2 steel.

Superior Steel Composition

Crafted from Takefu White Paper Steel (Shirogami) #2, clad in multiple layers of softer steel, this san-mai construction ensures sharpness, resilience, and a striking layered aesthetic.

Exquisite Handle Craftsmanship

The handle combines Walnut, Zircote, and Maple, offering natural beauty, durability, and a comfortable grip with refined balance.

Artisan Mastery

Handcrafted by a veteran craftsman with over 60 years of dedication to Echizen blades, ensuring the highest level of precision, tradition, and authenticity.

Authentic Japanese Quality

Proudly produced in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture—an area renowned for traditional knife-making heritage.

Specifications

• Total Length: approx. 310 mm
• Blade Length: approx. 165 mm
• Weight: approx. 140 g
• Core Steel: Takefu White Paper Steel (Shirogami) #2
• Cladding: Multi-layer Steel
• Handle: Walnut / Zircote / Maple
• Origin: Made in Japan (Echizen, Fukui Prefecture)