Damn shame, the heat treat on the Akebono is absolutely phenomenal - fantastic edge retention and zero chipping, even through some less than delicate handling.
Hopefully, his retire is personal/medical and not political, I always thought it was fishy someone like Shiraki hasn't been named "Traditional Craftsman" (Dentou Kougeishi)...
Hopefully, his retire is personal/medical and not political, I always thought it was fishy someone like Shiraki hasn't been named "Traditional Craftsman" (Dentou Kougeishi)...