Ohishi SLD Steel Petty (Utility Knife) 135mm burnt oak handle: Tojiro this is one of the

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Dimensions:Brand: ShaptonOrigin: JapanLength: 210mmHeight: 15mmWidth: 70mmWeight: 668gWhich face of the sharpening stones should I use

Ohishi SLD Steel Petty (Utility Knife) 135mm burnt oak handle: Tojiro this is one of theOhishi SLD Petty 135mm Burnt Oak Handle The Ohishi SLD Petty is one of the best value handmade utility knives Ive used. Handmade in Sanjo, Japan by Tadafusa, these knives have the performance, looks and build quality of knives that usually cost a lot more. The polished tsuchime finish looks excellent, the burnt oak handle gives it a clean premium feel, and the SLD steel delivers serious cutting performance without the full maintenance of carbon steel.