Nashiji Nakiri Blade Length
165 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 blacksmith Katsuko Tanaka lives and works in the Nagasaki Prefecture, somewhat removed from the traditional centers of Japanese knife-making. Perhaps due to this, he is not greatly influenced by Westernization trends in the design and materials of some other Japanese knife manufacturers, and he follows his own traditional line.
The term „Nashiji,” which translates to „pear skin pattern,” refers to the technique that gives the blade’s surface a slightly unfinished and rustic appearance. The core of these three-layered blades is made of Aogami No. 1, also known as Blue Paper Steel, which is tough and robust and can be hardened to HRC 64. This steel core is not stainless and will darken slightly with extended use, creating a beautiful contrast with the surrounding stainless steel layers.
The octagonal knife handle is made of walnut with an ebony ferrule.
The size specifications are intended as a general guide and may vary slightly for each knife, as they are hand-forged.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Blade width at the beginning of the tang | 57 mm |
| Blade width in the middle | 57 mm |
| Blade length | 165 mm |
| Blade thickness at the beginning of the tang | 3.1 mm |
| Blade thickness in the middle | 1.6 mm |
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