Satoshi Nakagawa-san is the disciple of master blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki-san (retired in 2017). He trained under Shiraki-san for 16 years and was at the helm of Shiraki Hamono from 2015 when his master became ill. In April 2021, he established his own workshop: Nakagawa Hamono.
At a relatively young age, Nakagawa-san is one of the most talented smiths capable of forging both laminated and honyaki knives. His expertise spans carbon steels such as Shirogami and Aogami, as well as stainless steels like VG10 and Ginsanko. We are excited to expand our lineup with more of Nakagawa-san’s expertly forged blades.
Details
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Sakimaru Takohiki with Fuller ("Chinagashi")
Finish: Suminagashi/Damascus
Construction Type: Nimai Damascus Soft Iron
Steel Category: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 494mm
Blade Length: 323mm
Blade Height at Heel: 34.6mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 4.3mm
At the heel: 4.2mm
Midway: 3.0mm
1cm from the tip: 1.9mm
Weight: 296g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony
Ferrule: Buffalo horn
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Notes
Regular maintenance is necessary for Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa Aogami #1 Suminagashi 330mm Sakimaru Takohiki. Please follow our care guide for proper handling.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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
