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Nakagawa aogami #1 suminagashi 330mm kiritsuke yanagiba

Nakagawa aogami #1 suminagashi 330mm kiritsuke yanagiba

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Satoshi Nakagawa-san is the disciple of master blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki-san (retired in 2017). He has trained under Shiraki-san for 16 years and was at the helm of Shiraki Hamono since 2015 when his master was ill. In April 2021, he decided to open his own workshop: Nakagawa Hamono.

At such a relatively young age, he is one of the most talented smiths out there who can forge various steels like shirogami, aogami as well as stainless ones like VG10 and Ginsanko. In addition to laminated blades, Nakagawa-san also makes honyaki knives. We are excited to add some more Nakagawa-san's extremely well-forged blades in our lineup.

Brand: Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke yanagiba with fuller ('chinagashi')
Finish: suminagashi/ damascus
(with magnolia saya)

Construction type: nimai damascus soft iron
Steel category: carbon
Steel type: Hitachi aogami #1 (blue #1)

Total length: 488mm
Blade length: 318mm
Blade height at heel: 38.8mm
Spine thickness at handle: 4.5mm
Spine thickness at heel: 4.3mm
Spine thickness at middle: 3.0mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 300g

Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: octagonal ebony
Ferrule: buffalo horn
Hand orientation: right-handed

Note: Proper maintenance is crucial for Japanese knives, like this Nakagawa aogami #1 suminagashi 330mm kiritsuke yanagiba knife. Refer to our user-friendly guide for tips on care and handling.


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Care Guide

  • Use a whetstone to maintain sharpness. Avoid electric sharpeners and pull-through sharpeners, as they are not suitable for Japanese kitchen knives. Honing rods, typically used for western-style knives, may potentially damage the edge.
  • Choose a wooden or rubber cutting board instead of bamboo or poly boards to preserve the knife's edge.
  • Keep the knife clean and dry, especially if it is made of carbon steel. Carbon knives are prone to rusting.
  • Avoid using the knife to cut through bones or frozen foods. It's best to use a separate knife specifically designed for these tasks.
  • When cutting, use a smooth and fluid motion, avoid twisting or torquing the blade. This technique helps maintain control and minimizes the risk of damage.
  • Never put Japanese kitchen knives in the dishwasher. Instead, hand wash them with mild soap, ensuring thorough cleaning, and then dry them completely before storing.

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1. How long does shipping take?
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US, Canada, Australia, Europe: 3-5 days
Middle East: 5-10 days
Asia: 2-5 days

For the Philippines:
Manila and nearby cities: 2-5 days
rest of Luzon: 5-7 days
Visayas/Mindanao: 10-12 days

Please note that actual delivery times may vary due to factors beyond our control.

2. Are taxes included in the price?
Please note that taxes are not included in the prices listed on our website. If you would like your order to be sent as a "gift" or if you have other requests, please let us know.

(Note: For customers in the Philippines, there are no import taxes regardless of the order value. You will only pay 112 PHP for the Presentation to Customs Charge (PTCC) fee.)

3. How can I track my order?
Once shipped, we'll send a tracking link via email.

4. Is it door-to-door delivery?
Yes, DHL and EMS provide convenient door-to-door delivery.

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  • If approved, a credit will be applied to your original method of payment within a certain amount of days.
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