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Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Kiri Cleaver 190mm. This excellent knife is constructed from Aogami 2 (Blue #2) high carbon steel. This is one of the most popular steels in the world of kitchen knives. The alloy is known for its outstanding edge life and overall toughness. Blue steels are harder to sharpen than whites, which cut better as they dull down. But the edge on blue steel is one of the longest-lasting of the paper steels. This core steel is laminated in the san-mai style with softer stainless steel, giving a lovely nashiji (pear skin) finish. This adds strength, reduces mass, and makes daily maintenance a breeze.
Looking like the offspring from an encounter between a cleaver and bunka, this unique knife is a wonderful tool for almost every cutting and chopping duty in the kitchen. It is thin like a bunka, but it is tall like a cleaver and great for tall ingredients; big hands or a simple desire for a taller blade are addressed with this versatile shape.
We are always on the lookout for unusual knives of all types and the Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Kiri Cleaver certainly ticks all the unique boxes in our opinion. This was created as a result of our customer comments, so we hope it hits a chord with you.Brand: Matsubara
Blacksmith: Mr. Tanaka
Location: Nagasaki
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Nashiji Stainless
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 9 ounces / 255g
Blade Length: 189mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5mm
Blade Height: 79mm
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Please note, Mr. Tanaka puts a notch in the tang and this is done on purpose and is not an installation mistake.
Looking like the offspring from an encounter between a cleaver and bunka, this unique knife is a wonderful tool for almost every cutting and chopping duty in the kitchen. It is thin like a bunka, but it is tall like a cleaver and great for tall ingredients; big hands or a simple desire for a taller blade are addressed with this versatile shape.
We are always on the lookout for unusual knives of all types and the Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Kiri Cleaver certainly ticks all the unique boxes in our opinion. This was created as a result of our customer comments, so we hope it hits a chord with you.
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Amazing knife, August 28, 2020Posted By: Max
Incredible. Can do everything a chef's knife can do and much more. Surface area a huge plus. And pictures don't do it full justice, it's extremely beautiful. This is a very powerful knife. I will be picking up more knives from this maker without a doubt.
Incredible. Can do everything a chef's knife can do and much more. Surface area a huge plus. And pictures don't do it full justice, it's extremely beautiful. This is a very powerful knife. I will be picking up more knives from this maker without a doubt.
Everything that I hoped for and then some, May 20, 2020Posted By: Gregory St Peter
There are so many good things to say about this knife, I don't know where to start. The performance in one word is nimble. Due to having larger hands I love the height on the blade itself, and with tip on the blade it is much easier to get into more detailed knife cuts. Having a knife that I can bulk chop onions or easily get a proper 1/16" fine brunoise is amazing. The OTB edge was nice, it's obvious though that with a little love on a stone that it will be razor sharpe. The fit and finish is gorgeous and really well made.
My major critique is that for the size of the blade the handle feels a touch small, not to the point of feeling unbalanced, but maybe not what I was expecting. With that being said, there isn't much else that I could say negatively about this knife.
Overall, after getting to know this knife a bit I look forward to many years of use, I have been a fan of nakiris and cleavers for years and I am glad to have found what seems like the perfect marriage of the two styles of knives.
There are so many good things to say about this knife, I don't know where to start. The performance in one word is nimble. Due to having larger hands I love the height on the blade itself, and with tip on the blade it is much easier to get into more detailed knife cuts. Having a knife that I can bulk chop onions or easily get a proper 1/16" fine brunoise is amazing. The OTB edge was nice, it's obvious though that with a little love on a stone that it will be razor sharpe. The fit and finish is gorgeous and really well made.
My major critique is that for the size of the blade the handle feels a touch small, not to the point of feeling unbalanced, but maybe not what I was expecting. With that being said, there isn't much else that I could say negatively about this knife.
Overall, after getting to know this knife a bit I look forward to many years of use, I have been a fan of nakiris and cleavers for years and I am glad to have found what seems like the perfect marriage of the two styles of knives.
The One, April 1, 2020Posted By: Knifeneophyte - verified customer
Matsubara knives are remarkable. First, the wavy face Nakiri and now this tall gorgeous beauty. The Nashiji and overall fit and finish are beyond reproach. Cutting large vegetables is a joy, the blade glides through anything without effort. Sufficient size, weight and rigidity meld with looks and metallic flash. Rugged yet super elegant. Everything comes together for the sake of grace. Bleeding edge perfection. This kiri-cleaver is sensational!!!
Matsubara knives are remarkable. First, the wavy face Nakiri and now this tall gorgeous beauty. The Nashiji and overall fit and finish are beyond reproach. Cutting large vegetables is a joy, the blade glides through anything without effort. Sufficient size, weight and rigidity meld with looks and metallic flash. Rugged yet super elegant. Everything comes together for the sake of grace. Bleeding edge perfection. This kiri-cleaver is sensational!!!
