Nakagawa bokashi shirogami#1 tall gyuto 240mm

Specifications

Zahocho Custom (2023)

The Nakagawa Bokashi Shirogami #1 Gyuto is forged by blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. Just like our previous Nakagawa Aogami #1 custom, we opted for the same bokashi finish for a minimalist aesthetic. The core steel is Shirogami #1, prized for its purity and ability to achieve the highest sharpness among carbon steels. With its fine grain structure, this steel sharpens easily, holds refined edges well, and allows for very acute angles.

The blade boasts a convex grind and is notably thin behind the edge, with just the right amount of flex—ensuring optimal cutting performance without feeling overly delicate. The sharpener for this batch is undisclosed.

Details

• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Sharpener: Undisclosed*
• Origin: Sakai, Japan
• Core Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
• HRC: ~63
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron Clad | Bokashi Finish

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 391mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 228mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 55.4mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.4mm
  • At the heel: 3.2mm
  • Midway: 2.4mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 207g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Bokashi Shirogami #1 Gyuto, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.