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Together with the skilled craftsmen, Yamamoto Hideaki and Yamamoto Shinichiro, we are proud to introduce Gesshin Hide.  These knives represent the best of Sakai Uchihamono.  From the first time I sharpened one of these knives in 2010, I knew how amazing they were.  With a combination of great steel and amazing grinding, shaping, and sharpening work, these knives are easily among the best single bevel knives I have used. The spines and choils are also nicely rounded and polished.
 
Each Gesshin Hide knife comes with a sticker guaranteeing that only certified craftsmen have worked on the knife, and each knife has a unique serial number.  This is rare, even in Sakai, where these knives are made.  Only the highest quality knives receive this honor.  We have included a picture of this sticker on the product page.
 
We hope you enjoy the Gesshin Hide line, as we are extremely proud to be carrying them.
 
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Knife Type: Kiritsuke
 
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Steel Type: Carbon
 
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Handle Type: Ho Wood Octagon
 
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Construction Type: Clad
 
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Hand Orientation: Right Handed
 
 
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Handle Length: 140mm
 
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Handle Height: 27.99mm
 
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Handle Width: 23.7mm
 
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Handle to Tip Length: 273mm
 
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Heel to Tip Length: 255mm
 
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Width of Spine at Middle: 4.24mm
 
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Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.30mm
 
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Width of Spine at Handle: 5.12mm
 
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Width of Spine above Heel: 4.93mm
 
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Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 3.88mm
 
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Blade Height at Heel: 47mm
 
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weight: 309g