Satoshi Nakagawa-san is the disciple of master blacksmith Kenichi Shiraki-san (retired in 2017). He trained under Shiraki-san for 16 years and took over at Shiraki Hamono in 2015 when his master became ill. In April 2021, he established his own workshop: Nakagawa Hamono.
Despite his relatively young age, Nakagawa-san is one of the most talented smiths capable of forging both laminated and honyaki knives. His expertise spans carbon steels like Shirogami and Aogami, as well as stainless varieties such as VG10 and Ginsanko. We are excited to expand our lineup with more of Nakagawa-san's exceptionally well-forged blades.
Details
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Masaya Shimizu
Brand: Yoshihiro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Kiritsuke Gyuto (K-tip) with Saya
Finish: Suminagashi
Construction Type: Sanmai | Ironclad
Steel Type: Hitachi Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 390mm
Blade Length: 230mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.4mm
Spine Thickness:
At the handle: 3.7mm
At the heel: 3.5mm
Midway: 2.7mm
1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 265g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony - double blonde horn
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Saya/Knife Sheath: Included
Certificate: Included
Notes
Regular maintenance is essential for Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa Suminagashi Aogami #1 240mm Kiritsuke 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 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 Complete Care Guide
