A Sakai-crafted Mizuhonyaki single-bevel knife, forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Shirogami #2 steel and featuring a Mt. Fuji hamon. The blade showcases a mirror polish on the hira, paired with an octagonal ebony handle. This knife includes full traditional packaging: a certificate, kiri box, magnolia saya, and nishiki bukuro.
Details
Brand: Yoshihiro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Finish: Mirror finish on hira only
Hamon Type: Mt. Fuji
Package Includes
Certificate
Kiri box
Magnolia saya
Nishiki bukuro
Blade & Handle Specs
Construction Type: Mizuhonyaki
Steel: Hitachi Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Overall Length: 447mm
Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 286mm
Blade Height at Heel: 34.2mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 4.0mm
At the heel: 3.8mm
Midway: 3.1mm
1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 231g
Edge/bevel: Single bevel
Handle: Octagonal ebony with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Notes
Regular maintenance is necessary for Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Shirogami #2 Honyaki Kiritsuke Yanagiba. Please follow our care guide for proper handling.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
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
