The Nakagawa aogami#1 honyaki tall gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife by Sakai-based blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. This gyuto features a tall blade profile and a workhorse grind.
Aogami honyaki knives have a less visible hamon than their shirogami counterparts. To make it more visible, acid etching can be done. This can also reveal some banding.
※ What is a honyaki? Honyaki (本焼), which translates to "true-fired" in Japanese, represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese knife craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the application of Japanese swordsmithing techniques. It involves crafting blades from a single piece of steel. This method produces a blade with a resilient spine and a hard, sharp edge, with a distinctive boundary between the two areas called the hamon. The honyaki process is known for its high failure rate during production, often resulting in blade cracking or warping during the quenching process. The combination of the required expertise and the high failure rate contributes to the higher cost of honyaki knives compared to other types of kitchen knives (laminated blades).
Overall length: 383mm Blade length (heel to tip): 227mm Blade height at the heel: 55.9mm Spine thickness at the handle: 4.2mm Spine thickness at the heel: 3.9mm Spine thickness midway: 3.5mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.5mm Weight: 292g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony with blonde horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included
Engraving (tang): "made by Nakagawa"; "Aogami#1" ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa aogami#1 honyaki tall gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide
