
The blade
Damascus steel with a clay-tempered hamon
Kogarashi is specified with Damascus steel and an authentic clay-tempered hamon. The close-up shows fine grain across the blade beside the irregular line near its edge. These are separate details: the steel pattern covers the face, while the hamon follows the cutting edge. The blade is listed at 72 cm, sharpened and full tang, with a chu-kissaki point.










