Popular with students in Japan, this thin bladed kasaya marking knife is tightly wrapped in thin folded brass sheet. The blade is covered with a cleverly designed sheath with one side sprung so that it stays in place securely.The blade is made from Japanese high carbon spring steel strip, it takes a very acceptable edge and is easy to sharpen.Cheap, practical, well designed and effective.
Overall length: 128mm
Edge length: 35mm
Handle Length: 72mm
Right Hand Bevel - (perfect for right handed use)
The case has a small indentation, as shown in the images - this is part of the design to keep the blade in placeTake care when removing the sheath
