Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa aogami#1 nakiri 210mm

Specifications

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan, by master blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa and sharpened by Morihiro Hamono, the Hatsukokoro Nakagawa Aogami #1 Nakiri offers exceptional craftsmanship. With a cutting edge length of 199mm (7.83") and a heel height of 62mm, this knife is ideal for home cooks and professional chefs seeking a larger nakiri. The iron-clad construction allows the reactive cladding to develop a protective patina over time, while the octagonal walnut handle with a buffalo horn ferrule ensures a comfortable grip.

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono
• Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Core Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
• HRC: ~64
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 349mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 199mm (7.83")
• Blade Height at Heel: 62mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.5mm
  • At the heel: 2.4mm
  • Midway: 2.0mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.6mm
• Weight: 226g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa Aogami #1 Nakiri knife, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.