Nakiri means vegetable cutter, and this version brings the Kurogane line's hammer-forged Blue #2 carbon steel to a flat-edged, tall-bladed shape built specifically for clean work through produce.
Hatsukokoro forges this knife in Tosa, Japan, in a san mai construction, with the Blue #2 core encased in soft iron cladding and finished in a rustic kurouchi, or black, blacksmith coating that adds character right from the start. The blade height gives plenty of knuckle clearance over the board, and the 50/50 edge grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. This is a steel that rewards attention: Blue #2 takes an exceptionally sharp edge and holds it through real use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wash and dry the blade after each use to avoid rust. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.
A finish sharpening before first use is recommended to bring the factory edge up to its full potential.Maker: Hatsukokoro
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
HRC: 62+
Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel, 50/50
Weight: 6.0 oz (170 g)
Blade Length: 160 mm
Total Length: 310 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Hatsukokoro forges this knife in Tosa, Japan, in a san mai construction, with the Blue #2 core encased in soft iron cladding and finished in a rustic kurouchi, or black, blacksmith coating that adds character right from the start. The blade height gives plenty of knuckle clearance over the board, and the 50/50 edge grind works equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. This is a steel that rewards attention: Blue #2 takes an exceptionally sharp edge and holds it through real use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wash and dry the blade after each use to avoid rust. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.
A finish sharpening before first use is recommended to bring the factory edge up to its full potential.
