This Gesshin Heiji 150mm Wa-Honesuki is made from Heiji's special Semi-Stainless steel. It is hardened to about 63hrc. It comes with an octagonal burnt chestnut handle. This is a true single bevel knife, in the traditional sense, and has a hollow ground ura (back side). This knife is for right-handed users. Please note that this knife does not come with a saya.
Knife Type: Boning
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Handle Type: Octagonal Burnt Chestnut
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Length: 127mm
Handle Height: 26mm
Handle Width: 21mm
Handle to Tip Length: 169mm
Heel to Tip Length: 157mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.88mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.42mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.93mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.54mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.81mm