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Nakagawa aogami #1 suminagashi 330mm kiritsuke yanagiba

Regular price ¥129,300 JPY
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Specifications

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa, this kiritsuke yanagiba features an Aogami #1 carbon steel core with a suminagashi damascus finish. The blade includes a fuller (chinagashi) along the spine that reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity. Measuring 318mm in edge length with a 39mm blade height and weighing 300g, this knife offers a lighter feel during extended slicing work without compromising stability.

Details

  • Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro
  • Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
  • Sharpener: Masaya Shimizu (Yamawaki hamono)
  • Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
  • Knife type: kiritsuke yanagiba with fuller (“chinagashi”)
  • Finish: suminagashi / damascus
  • Includes: magnolia saya
  • Construction: nimai damascus soft iron
  • Steel category: carbon steel
  • Steel type: Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue #1)

Blade and Handle Specs

  • Total length: 488mm
  • Blade length - heel to tip: 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/ sheath: included

Notes:

a.  For the care and maintenance of Satoshi Nakagawa knives, please refer to our care guide below.
b.  Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are typical in hand-forged Japanese knives.

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• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
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• 30-day returns on unused items
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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
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

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