Harukaze AS Nakiri 165mm

The Harukaze AS Nakiri 165mm is a new item in the line-up of this price conscious range of kitchen cutlery. Made specifically for CKTG, these value added knives are made from one of the top carbon steels, Aogami Super.

AS is a steel derived from Aogami 2, or Blue # 2, which has been augmented with the addition of more carbon, chromium, and tungsten. It is regarded as the best of the Hitachi Blue paper carbon steels with regard to both edge retention and its ability to be sharpened to an acute angle. The core steel is hardened to 63 HRC and clad with soft stainless alloy which adds strength and protects the knife from reacting with acids or moisture.

Then is a vegetable cutter of the highest order. The flat edge and extra finger clearance make it a great choice for users who prefer push cutting over a rocking style. The thin blade is made to push through the hardest ingredients without wedging or fracturing the produce. This is a knife that takes a very sharp edge and holds it for a long time. The blade profile is very flat with a small belly and radius right at the tip end for smaller rock-chopping tasks. The blade is mated to a nice rosewood oval handle with a pakka wood ferrule.

Weight: 5.2 oz (148 g)

Blade Length: 163 mm

Total Length: 310 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 2.2 mm

Blade Height: 51.0 mm

Cladding: Stainless

Edge Grind: 50/50

Core Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel

HRC: 63

Handle: Rosewood Oval

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Engraving: Hand Engraved

Made In Tosa, Japan