This item is available for in store purchase only.  No online orders at this time. Kiku Matsuda is one of the most famous blade grinders in Japan.  With over forty years of experience, Kiku Matsuda has been grinding knives since he was 15 years old and is a fifth generation knife grinder.  Using the Hamaguri-Ba grinding technique, he has produced the Japanese convex edge normally only found in the classic Katana sword. 
The Aogita features a OUS blade which compromises of a OU-31 core with AUS6 for improved durability. The blade uses a Hamaguri-ba grind edge with a semi-drop profile and false edge. The handle uses a hand contoured Micarta grip. Includes a fire starter.

Specifications

Blade Length
5.7″

Blade Thickness
4 mm

Handle Length
5″

Overall Length
10.6″

Weight
9.17 oz

Blade Steel
OUS(OU-31+AUS6 San Mai)

Handle Material
Micarta