Crafted by Satoshi Nakagawa, this 180mm nakiri 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. Complementing the blade is an octagonal magnolia handle with a blonde horn ferrule. The knife comes complete with a custom magnolia saya.
Just like our custom Nakagawa aogami#1, this series is thin behind the edge without feeling delicate---just the right amount of thinness and edge flex; a rather robust edge that doesn't sacrifice cutting ability.
The grind on both the shinogi and bokashi series is exactly the same. Please note that the faux shinogi is just for aesthetics; it is achieved by using a combination of loose abrasives to create contrast; it is not sand-blasted. This is also called "kireha bokashi" in Japanese. We can convert this to 'bokashi' for free if you prefer that look.
··•·· Brand/ maker: Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpener: undisclosed Location: Sakai, Japan Knife type: nakiri Finish: migaki + bokashi (on the faux shinogi)
Cladding: iron Core steel: Aogami#2 Steel type: carbon steel
Overall length: 312mm Blade length (heel to tip): 163mm Blade height at heel: 52.7mm Spine thickness at handle: 4.1mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.4mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 2.0mm Weight: 190g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa aogami#2 nakiri 180mm , 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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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