Hatsukokoro Ginsan Damascus Tsuchime Petty 150mm with Teak Wood Handle, by Yoshihiro Yauji kishu 172 mm Blade Height at

172 mm  Blade Height at Heel

This means the knife will be much easier to sharpen after heat treatment and when the user needs to thin the knife

similar to a slow-cooker

Overall length: 308 mm

Hatsukokoro Ginsan Damascus Tsuchime Petty 150mm with Teak Wood Handle, by Yoshihiro Yauji kishu 172 mm Blade Height atMeasurements 150 mm Weight 90 g Total Length 293 mm Tip to Heel Length 153 mm Blade Height at Heel 37. 1 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 6 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 2 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0. 9 mm Steel type: Ginsan Core with Damascus cladding Hardness (HRC): 60 62 Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.