Takobiki
A single-bevel slicer with a mirror polished blade that measures 290 mm from tip to heel. What truly stands out about this knife is that it is hand-forged from stainless Gingami#3 steel, which is extremely rare for single-bevel knives in stainless steel.
- Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
- Sharpener: Morihiro-san
- Steel: Gin#3 with a stainless steel cladding (stainless steel with a hardness of 61 HRC)
- Weight: 247 grams
- Blade Length: 290 mm
- Blade Height at Heel: 36 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 4.5 mm
- Spine Thickness at Middle: 3.5 mm
- Handle: Octagonal, made of ebony with a black buffalo horn bolster
Satoshi Nakagawa is one of the most skilled blacksmiths in Sakai, Japan. After working for 16 years as a blacksmith at Shiraki, Nakagawa has become independent and now controls the design and production methods of his knives. He forges his blades using traditional Japanese techniques, ensuring the highest possible quality. This knife features Gingami#3 stainless steel, which holds an incredibly sharp edge. The blade is laminated with a layer of stainless steel on each side to make the knife easy to maintain and rust-free