In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a world view cantered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete" in nature.

The Shirogami 1 core steel (HRC 62+) that is known for its purity and for being as close to the tamahagane steel that traditional katana were once made from. The rustic kurouchi, oil slick finish that Ittetsu Hamono is famous for, coupled with the beautiful, yet simple mono octagonal walnut handle embodies the wabi sabi perspective in my opinion.

The blade is smooth where you want it to be and rough where it is aesthetically pleasing. The Ittetsu Bunka profile is a classic Japanese profile, a subtly curved blade that is end it a k-tip. At the spine the blade has a subtle taper from 3.6mm above the heel to 1.95mm just before the tip and the blade has an approximate 50mm height at the heel.

Well balanced for a pinch grip and light in weight. This knife is a great value razor sharp option at a very reasonable price.

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