Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane Hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 165mm nakiri has an SKD core with stainless cladding and a nashiji finish. It is a Japanese vegetable knife that is thin behind the edge, cutting through vegetables with little effort. The combination of a semi-stainless core and stainless cladding makes maintenance easier than a full carbon knife. The steel holds an edge well and sharpens easily on stones.
Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane Hamono
166mm (6.5") actual cutting edge, 51.5mm heel height
SKD semi-stainless (~64 HRC) with stainless cladding
Overall length: 316mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 166mm (6.5") Blade height at heel: 51.5mm Spine thickness: At the handle: 4.0mm At the heel: 3.1mm Midway: 1.8mm 1cm from the tip: 1.7mm Weight: 188g Balance point: at the pinch Handle: octagonal bubinga Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none
Notes:
The photo shows one of the knives from our current stock, so it may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each knife is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. If you'd like to see the actual knife, email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
