Nakiri

Nakiri vegetable knife with a 175 mm blade.

The core steel, Shirogami #1, is an exceptionally pure carbon steel capable of taking a crisp, aggressive edge. The core is clad in iron on both sides, finished with a traditional black kurouchi surface.

These knives feature thin edges, a rugged and powerful appearance, and an excellent feel in the hand. The octagonal handle is made from red sandelwood with a pakka wood ferrule.

Blade length, tip to heel: 172 mm
Cutting edge length: 165 mm
Blade height at heel: 58 mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.4 mm
Spine thickness at midpoint: 1.9 mm
Weight: 183 g
Handle: Red sandalwood with pakkawood bolster

Tanaka Kama Kogyo is the owner of the Matsubara forge in Nagasaki, Japan. A fourth-generation bladesmith, he hand-forges each blade with great precision.

Shirogami is an exceptionally pure carbon steel capable of taking an incredibly fine and sharp edge. The quality of the edge depends heavily on the hardening and heat treatment of the steel.

We have personally used Matsubara knives and can confirm that the steel quality is truly exceptional. When it comes to edge retention and cutting performance, Matsubara knives are hard to beat.

PLEASE NOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless. Always wipe the blade dry immediately after use to prevent rust and corrosion.