Petty 150mm Honyaki W1 - Karelian Birch Steak Knife \n\n\n\nAs you progress in terms

\n\n\n\nAs you progress in terms of knife sharpening skill you may want to expand your collection of stones to include #200

but it is wide enough to allow for an efficient stroke pattern and the depth of each side is certainly reasonable considering the price

The Kagayaki Whetstone #400 is great entry level whetstone

The handle is an asymmetrical octagonal wa handle in spalted mango with hand milled

Petty 150mm Honyaki W1 - Karelian Birch Steak Knife \n\n\n\nAs you progress in termsA variably hardened mono steel blade in the honyaki style, this 150mm petty from artisan duo Luke and Danae Scheepers features a beautiful cloud like hamon extending out of the stunning Karelian birch octagonal wa handle. The blade features a K tip and a user friendly 37mm blade height at the heel, which works hand in hand with the octagonal tapered handle to provide a lovely working experience. The convex ground blade has been variably hardened at