The Nakagawa Shirogami #3 abura-honyaki gyuto 228mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa. This knife features abura-honyaki (oil-quenched honyaki) construction made from a single piece of Hitachi Shirogami #3 carbon steel with a full mirror finish. The blade displays a Mt. Fuji hamon pattern across the edge. At 228mm with 49.2mm blade height and weighing 217g, this gyuto handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping. The carbon steel blade will develop a natural patina over time with use. Includes a plain kiri box, certificate, and nishiki bukuro.
About the blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa trained for 16 years under master blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki and led Shiraki Hamono from 2015 when his master stepped back from daily forging. Nakagawa established his own workshop, Nakagawa Hamono, in April 2021. He works with various steels including Shirogami, Aogami, VG10, and Ginsanko, forging both laminated and honyaki knives.
Regular maintenance is essential for Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Shirogami #3 240mm Honyaki Gyuto. Please follow our care guide for proper handling.
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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