This is the Japanese Pen version of the Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020. It is quite
exceptional. It is a single ply, made of the best quality Kiso Hinoki wood.
Every single component and step of the development is
excruciatingly carefully selected and controlled, making it one of the most
exclusive blades on the market. Japanese Kiso Hinoki wood is so rare that
we can only hope that Darker will continue to have access to the high-quality
Hinoki wood from that area for many more years to come because once
they run out, it will be another 250 years until the newer Hinoki trees will be
aged enough to be once again used in the making of these beautifully
crafted blades. Let's just say that the price is warranted.
