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 that minimalist look. It has shirogami#1 as its core steel, known for its purity and ability to achieve the highest sharpness among carbon steels. With its fine grain structure, this steel sharpens easily, can hold refined edges well, and can take 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. Enhancing its appearance, it showcases a mirror finish on the hira and a bokashi finish on the kireha, creating a striking contrast. The sharpener for this batch is undisclosed.
··•·· Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpener: undisclosed* Origin: Sakai, Japan *Note: The same sharpener for the Nakagawa aogami#2 standard
Core steel: shirogami#1/ white#1 Steel type: carbon steel Cladding: iron clad Finish: mirror finish on hira
Overall length: 391mm Blade length (heel to tip): 229mm Blade height at the heel: 55.8mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 3.3mm at the heel: 3.1 midway: 2.4 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 203g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa mirror shirogami#1 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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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
