Nashiji Gyuto Blade Length
210 mm Jap. Kitchen Knife Aogami No. 1 Walnut Handle KATSUTO TANAKA
Available, delivery time: 1-3 businessdays within Germany
Product information
We are pleased to introduce these exceptionally beautiful knives to you. The bladesmith Katsuko Tanaka lives and works in Nagasaki Prefecture, somewhat removed from the traditional centers of Japanese bladesmithing. Undoubtedly less influenced by Westernization trends in design and materials that some other Japanese knife manufacturers follow, he adheres to his own traditional line.
The term „Nashiji,” or „pear skin pattern” in English, refers to a technique that gives the blade’s surface a slightly unfinished and rustic appearance. The core of these three-layer blades is made of Aogami No. 1, also known as Blue Paper Steel, which is tough and robust and can be hardened up to HRC 64. This steel core is not stainless and will darken somewhat with extended use, creating a beautiful contrast with the surrounding stainless steel layers.
The octagonal knife handle is made from walnut with an ebony ferrule.
The size specifications are intended as general guidance only and may vary slightly for each knife since they are hand-forged.
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Blade width at the start of the tang | 54 mm |
| Blade width in the middle | 50 mm |
| Blade length | 210 mm |
| Blade thickness at the start of the tang | 3.0 mm |
| Blade thickness in the middle | 2.1 mm |
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