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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. On all of our newer ones we have started polishing the spine and choil.
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: Yanagiba
 
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Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
 
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Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
 
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Construction Type: Clad
 
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Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
 
 
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Handle Length: 134mm
 
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Handle Height: 23.29mm
 
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Handle Width: 19.36mm
 
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Handle to Tip Length: 244mm
 
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Heel to Tip Length: 232mm
 
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Width of Spine at Middle: 3.19mm
 
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Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.42mm
 
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Width of Spine at Handle: 4.46mm
 
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Width of Spine above Heel: 4.35mm
 
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Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.95mm
 
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Blade Height at Heel: 30mm
 
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Weight: 145g