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Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi shirogami#1 nakiri 165mm – Polished Spine & Choil

Regular price ¥39,000 JPY
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Specifications

Hand-forged in Tokyo, Japan, this 165mm nakiri knife is designed for clean cuts through vegetables. It features a Shirogami #1 carbon steel core, known for its exceptional sharpness and the workshop’s renowned heat treatment.

  • Handcrafted in Tokyo, Japan by Teruyasu Fujiwara Hamono
  • Nakiri: Traditional vegetable knife with flat profile and square tip for clean push-cuts through produce
  • 166mm (6.54") cutting edge length with 53.7mm height at heel
  • Weight: 212g – substantial for controlled push cutting
  • Shirogami #1 (White #1) carbon steel core for exceptional sharpness
  • Stainless-clad construction for easier maintenance
  • Tsuchime finish aids in food release
  • Polished choil and spine (our custom adjustment) for comfort

Teruyasu Fujiwara workshop in Tokyo continues a knife-making tradition dating back to 1870. The workshop maintains its heritage of traditional Japanese sword-making techniques applied to kitchen knife production. They are particularly noted for their distinctive heat treatment of Shirogami #1 (White #1) and Aogami Super (Blue Super) steels, following their philosophy of "honmono no kiremi" (本物の切れ味) – creating blades with enduring sharpness.

Details

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 297mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 166mm (6.54")
  • Blade height at heel: 53.7mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 2.6mm
    • At the heel: 2.6mm
    • Midway: 1.7mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
  • Weight: 212g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Pakkawood
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 165mm Fujiwara vegetable knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Pricing & Taxes

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Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
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• 30-day returns on unused items
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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
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