Size: 13/16
Point: square
Blade: hollow, yasuki steel
Tape: one layer
Notes & Photos
Tape: Super 33
Vendor Description
This Daishi 800 is made of Hitachi Yasuki Steel which is the modern Hitachi metals version of Tamahagane steel derived from Japanese iron sand. It is one of the highest quality steels made in Japan due to its very high carbon content and extremely fine grain. Classically it would take a Japanese blacksmith days without sleep to produce a small amount of this treasured material. The purity of this steel allows for a very sharp edge that will hold its sharpness longer than other steels. The classic hollow grind blade provides and phenomenal shave! Be careful, Yasuki steel shaves so well it can become addictive. Blade Width: 20.3 mm or ~13/16"