Wooden knife shobu-zukuri tanto - European Ash

Tanto made in shobu-zukuri style from selected ash, wood has a neutral yellow tint and large fibers. Very good wood pattern. Great similarity with oak, but almost no knots. Tanto is well polished, does not slip in the hand. The tree is treated with oil.

Length: 40.5 cm (16")
Blade length: 25.5 cm (10")
Handle length: 15 cm (6")
Material: European Ash

European Ash has fairly good strength properties for its weight, and is also shock resistant. Its tensile strength and fold strength exceeds the strength of white oak wood. It is elastic, wear-resistant and more viscous.

*Stand/holder not include.