Ikeuchi Japanese Kiridashi Knife Aogami Blue Paper Steel Carving Knife Size:15mm or 640mm when fully extended

or 640mm when fully extended

respectively

It is made of a special composite steel that joins a base of ultra-soft steel with a high-grade cutlery steel

It's lightweight and easy to use with just one hand

leaves a very sharp edge

Ikeuchi Japanese Kiridashi Knife Aogami Blue Paper Steel Carving Knife Size:15mm or 640mm when fully extendedKiridashi craft knives were a very common tool in Japan in past generations. They are versatile everyday carry knives that school children were required to bring to sharpen their pencils and use in art and craft. These days, theyre not taken to school anymore, but still used by craftsmen to carve wood and bamboo, and by farmers to cut rope and other things. Their sharpness and compact size make them a popular choice for various activities. Campers use