$185.00 IN STOCK An absolute faultless range of knives from Shizu Homono in Seki Japan. The finish and fitup work on these knives is incredible. The Laminated wood D shaped handle fits beautifully in your hand even with a variety of grips.It has a sintered stainless bolster and stainless end cap also that contrasts this stylish handle. The fine profile in the blade from spine to edge, together with the accuracy and consistency of the forging process, has allowed these knives to take a remarkable edge and hold it as well. The 33 layers and the Aus 8 core hovering around the 60 Rockwell hardness, gives the Miyako range of knives a highly durable edge with the beautility to match. Specifications. Weight—-172 Grams Blade Spine—1.94mm Blade Length—210mm Blade width—-42mm at its Widest Blade Steel—33 layer Damascus AUS 8 Core Blade Hardness—59 Rockwell C Blade Profile—-Flat Grind Handle—–Laminated Wood Company—-Shizu Homono Manufacture—-Made In Japan