Satoshi Nakagawa-san is the disciple of master blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki-san (retired in 2017). He trained under Shiraki-san for 16 years and took over at Shiraki Hamono in 2015 when his master became ill. In April 2021, he established his own workshop: Nakagawa Hamono.
Despite his relatively young age, Nakagawa-san is one of the most talented smiths, capable of forging various steels including Shirogami, Aogami, and stainless options such as VG10 and Ginsanko. In addition to laminated blades, Nakagawa-san also crafts honyaki knives. We are excited to expand our lineup with more of Nakagawa-san's exceptionally well-forged blades.
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Yanagiba with Fuller ("Chinagashi")
Finish: Suminagashi/Damascus
Includes: Magnolia Saya
Construction Type: Nimai Damascus Soft Iron
Steel Category: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 488mm
Blade Length: 318mm
Blade Height at Heel: 38.8mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 4.5mm
At the heel: 4.3mm
Midway: 3.0mm
1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 300g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony
Ferrule: Buffalo horn
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Saya/Knife Sheath: Included
Notes
Proper maintenance is crucial for Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Aogami #1 Suminagashi 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagiba. Please refer to our user-friendly guide for care and handling.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Pricing & Taxes
We do not charge Japanese consumption tax. Same price worldwide. Please refer to our FAQ #12
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 Complete Care Guide
