Kotetsu( Ironclad) knives are named after the first destroyer made by the Japanese navy. They all have a defining feature of a drop tip. Kotetsu is product of of Takayuki Shibata. Shibata-san has Kotetsu knives forged at Takefu knife village and does the sharpening himself. He is a incredible sharpener. These knives are some of the sharpest i have ever felt out of the box.
"Art over beauty"
These knives are incredibly thin with beautiful grinds and attention to detail.
Length - 270 mm (10.6 in.)
Weight - 90 g (3.1 oz)
Edge Length - 142 mm (5.6 in.)
Heel Height - 40 mm
Steel Type - R2/SG2
HRC - 63-64
Cladding - Stainless
Bevel - Double Bevel
Handle - Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use
