Name: Kiritsuke without handle
Brand: Satoshi Nakagawa
SKU: NAKA220KI_AO1-nohandle
Price: 351.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kiritsuke without handle

NAKA220KI_AO1-nohandle

€351,95 EUR

VAT included for EU orders.

Satoshi Nakagawa | Kiritsuke | Aogami #1

Kiritsuke with a 212 mm long blade, delivered without a handle. Perfect for those who want to make their own handle or who have already found the perfect handle for this model.

This knife uses Aogami#1 carbon steel, which takes an incredibly sharp edge.

Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Morihiro san
Steel: Aogami #1 with iron cladding (Not stainless)
Weight: 147 grams
Blade length: 211 mm
Blade height at heel: 47 mm
Thickness of spine at bolster: 3 mm
Thickness of spine at middle: 2.5 mm

A very special knife made by Satoshi Nakagawa, one of the most skilled blacksmiths in Sakai, Japan. After working 16 years as a blacksmith at Shiraki, Nakagawa has become 'independent' and decides on design and production methods himself. He forges his blades using classic Japanese forging techniques, and the blade is of the highest possible quality. The knife has a comfortable weight and feels perfectly balanced in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, and the knife cuts fantastically well.

Manufacturer: Satoshi Nakagawa
Model: Kiritsuke
Length: 210 mm
Steel: Aogami #1
Carbon steel | Iron clad
HRC: 63-64HRC
Forging:
Handle material:

Carbon steel
Carbon steel is not stainless and therefore requires a little more care than stainless steel. Always clean and dry the knife thoroughly immediately after use. This is especially important after cutting acidic foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and onions, as the acid can quickly react with the steel.

Do this:

Clean the knife immediately after use.
Wash by hand using the soft side of a dish sponge and a little dishwashing liquid.
Dry the blade thoroughly after cleaning.
For long-term storage, the blade can be protected with a thin layer of tsubaki oil.

Avoid:

Dishwashers.
Leaving the knife in water or allowing it to remain damp.
Leaving food residue, especially from acidic ingredients, on the blade.

Patina, a completely natural oxidation of carbon steel

As carbon steel is used, the blade will gradually change colour and develop a patina. Depending on the foods you cut, it can take on shades of grey, blue, brown and sometimes even almost rainbow-like tones.

Patina is a natural reaction between the steel and food and is not the same as rust. In fact, an established patina provides some protection for the steel and makes the blade less reactive over time.

Rust, on the other hand, should be removed. It is often orange or reddish-brown and may feel rough on the surface of the blade. A patina is normally smooth and is a natural part of owning and using a carbon steel knife.