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Specifications
Crafted by Satoshi Nakagawa, this 180mm Gyuto knife features an Aogami #2 core steel with iron cladding. The blade showcases a migaki finish on the blade face and a bokashi finish on the faux shinogi, where a combination of stone powders and other abrasives creates contrast—an aesthetic enhancement rather than a sand-blasted effect. This technique, known as "kireha bokashi" in Japanese, gives the blade a refined look.
Details
Brand/Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Undisclosed
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Cladding: Iron
Core Steel: Aogami #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 312mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 170mm
Blade Height at Heel: 45.7mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.4mm
At the heel: 3.1mm
Midway: 1.9mm
1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 127g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya/Sheath: Included
Notes
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Shinogi Aogami #2 Gyuto 180mm, please refer to our care guide.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 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 Complete Care Guide
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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