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Nakagawa mirror shirogami#1 tall gyuto 240mm

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Specifications

Zahocho Custom (2023)

The Nakagawa Bokashi Shirogami #1 Gyuto is forged by Sakai-based blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. 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. 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.

Details

  • Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
  • Collection: Zahocho custom
  • Sharpener: Undisclosed*
  • Origin: Sakai, Japan
  • Core Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
  • HRC: ~63
  • Steel Type: Carbon Steel
  • Cladding: Iron Clad
  • Finish: Mirror finish on hira

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall Length: 391mm
  • Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 229mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 55.8mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At the handle: 3.3mm
    • At the heel: 3.1mm
    • Midway: 2.4mm
    • 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

Notes

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