Friedr Herder Old Pattern 7” Bullnose Stainless Steel Brass Bolster Strop Wakui san decided to dedicate himself 88738013 Wakui san decided to dedicate himself to knife making to keep the family business running and began his knifemaking journey by working long hours as an apprentice at Yoshikane Cutlery in Sanjo 05 hagane (core steel) and features a medium grind with a medium thin edge with strong distal taper that allows for a precise and smooth cutting action with a substantial feel The octagonal handle is made from green dyed stabilized Karelian birch with G10 and box elder spacer When looking for old knives seeing that Herder handle with the spade rivet peeking out is always exciting Herder Abr Sohn company is the longest continually operating knife making operation in Solingen Germany