Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Mirrored Finish Yanagiba 270mm Ebony Wood Handle with Sheath Slicer (Japanese Mandolin) Handle Length: 109mm (4

Handle Length: 109mm (4

Height: 45mm (1

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Weight: 320g (11

Weight: 525g (18

Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Mirrored Finish Yanagiba 270mm Ebony Wood Handle with Sheath Slicer (Japanese Mandolin) Handle Length: 109mm (4Tessen by Tanaka Tatara steelmaking is an ancient Japanese method that has been passed down for over 1400 years. Tamahagane, is a type of special steel made in a Tatara (a clay tub furnace) which is now used as a material for Japanese swords with high artistic value. This knife is made from the precious Tamahagane. The number of craftsmen who carry on the Tatara steelmaking is decreasing, and only the small amount of kitchen knives can be made using