Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa
291mm / 11.46" blade with a core of Hitachi Shirogami#1 (White#1) carbon steel
Designed as a specialized yanagiba for slicing raw fish, perfect for sushi and sashimi preparation
Thin blade glides through fish effortlessly, ideal for making clean, precise, and uninterrupted cuts on larger fish
Fitted with an octagonal ebony handle and blonde horn ferrule
Perfect for professional chefs and passionate home cooks dedicated to high-level fish preparation
For right-handed users only
The Nakagawa shirogami#1 damascus yanagiba 300mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife by renowned blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. The yanagiba features a shirogami#1 core steel, prized for its exceptional sharpness, and a beautiful damascus finish. At 300mm in length, this knife glides through fish with ease, creating clean and precise cuts. The thin blade is ideal for handling larger fish and making longer, uninterrupted slices. The Nakagawa shirogami#1 damascus yanagiba is a superb choice for professional chefs and passionate home cooks dedicated to preparing the finest sushi and sashimi.
⎯ Brand: Kaishin by Nakamura hamono Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpener: -undisclosed- Producing Area: Sakai, Japan Knife type: yanagiba Purpose: Specialized knife for slicing raw fish Finish: damascus Core steel: Hitachi shirogami#1 (white#1) HRC: ~63 Steel type: carbon steel
Overall length: 452mm Blade length (heel to tip): 291mm / 11.46" Blade height at the heel: 36mm Spine thickness at the handle: 4.9mm Spine thickness at the heel: 4.6mm Spine thickness midway: 3.3mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 267g Handle: octagonal ebony with blonde horn ferrule Hand orientation: right-handed Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa shirogami#1 damascus yanagiba knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives. c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
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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