Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Sujihiki 日野浦睦 It's rare for damascus steel

It's rare for damascus steel to be used on a Chuka Bocho (Japanese made Chinese Cleaver)

1" O-2 280mm x 140mm 11" x 5

"Blue Steel"

Ryky was able to partner up with one of the most famous blade makers in all of Japan

but follow the same grind ratio of 70/30

Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Sujihiki 日野浦睦 It's rare for damascus steelHand forged sujihiki with Aogami Super core steel using Moritakas signature Warikomi construction, heat treated to 64 HRC, with a medium rough Kurouchi finish and kasumi on the grind. Fairly flat grind and thinness behind edge. Superb edge retention and still easy to sharpen and thin. *Note: the "discoloration" close to tang is part of Moritaka's patented handle assembly, which is basically welded stainless steel to prevent rusting of the nakago.