Mokume Shiragaki Japanese Marking Knife by Tasai Michio - 15mm

Smith name: Tasai Michio(田齋道生)

Steel: Tasai special blue steel

Blade width: about 15mm

Total length: 162mm

Blade thickness: Blade Bottom(about 3.00mm)，The blade near the bevel（about 3.40mm)

Weight: 47g

Blade Angles: about 22°

Accessories：A wooden box crafted by a carpenter from premium Japanese Hinoki cypress. Upon opening it, you are greeted by the distinctive fragrance of the Hinoki wood.

Additional Information: Unused, in brand new condition. 

Regarding the two red seals on the box lid: The square seal reads "道生之印"(Seal of Michio). Please note that these seals are traditionally read from top-to-bottom and right-to-left.

Regarding the content of this circular seal, I have contacted Tasai and received a definitive confirmation. The seal reads "Kiyomasa" (清正) from left to right.

Tasai shared the following insight:

"It literally translates to ' It signifies a heart free from impurity, and the commitment to execute one's craft with integrity and exemplary precision,' which represents the core philosophy we strive for in our craftsmanship. This is a seal my father has been using since he first started his work."