Jin 245mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-42 Western Handle Width of Spine at Handle:

Width of Spine at Handle: 6

it is not necessary to wash away the mud you create when using this nagura

Handle to Tip Length: 156mm

This is my favorite stone holder

Jin 245mm High Speed Steel Yanagiba with Saya Y-42 Western Handle Width of Spine at Handle:Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements This high speed knife is one of a kind knife. The maker of the Jin knives was born in Tokyo before World War II and began making knives early on in his life. We met with him some years ago, during our first business trip to Japan. After a very nice meeting with him, we were lucky enough to be allowed to carry his knives. At the time we met him, he was already retired, so his knives are all new old stock