Omura City sits in Nagasaki Prefecture in the south of Japan - not a city that appears on most Japanese knife maps, but home to Tanaka Kama Kogyo and four generations of blacksmith craft with roots going back over 800 years. Katsuto Tanaka is the principal blacksmith and the craftsman behind the Matsubara line. Mark has visited and knows the family personally. CKTG is the exclusive US source for Matsubara knives.
At 170mm blade length and 66mm height this tall nakiri occupies the territory between a standard nakiri and a light cleaver. Jim put it to work for an extended period at work and calls it amazing - sharp right out of the box, no wedging across various tasks. The extra height gives exceptional knuckle clearance and a forward weight that powers through large batches of produce with minimal effort. Walnut Octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Jim - after extended use at work calls it amazing, sharp right out of the box, no wedging across various tasks. An amazing tool.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
At 170mm blade length and 66mm height this tall nakiri occupies the territory between a standard nakiri and a light cleaver. Jim put it to work for an extended period at work and calls it amazing - sharp right out of the box, no wedging across various tasks. The extra height gives exceptional knuckle clearance and a forward weight that powers through large batches of produce with minimal effort. Walnut Octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Jim - after extended use at work calls it amazing, sharp right out of the box, no wedging across various tasks. An amazing tool.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
- Blacksmith: Katsuto Tanaka
- Workshop: Tanaka Kama Kogyo
- Location: Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 62
- Finish: Nashiji
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Walnut Octagonal
- Weight: 6.2 oz (176g)
- Blade Length: 170mm
- Total Length: 310mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
- Blade Height: 66mm
Reviews
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25 people found this review helpful
After using this product for an extended period at work, I am highly impressed with its performance. The edge was sharp right out of the box, and I have not experienced any wedging while using it in various tasks. It is an amazing tool and I have cut boxes and boxes of onions without any issues which is not the case with my carbon steel knives. The handle has a nice finish and the overall build quality is top-notch. Very satisfied.
25 people found this review helpful
After using this product for an extended period at work, I am highly impressed with its performance. The edge was sharp right out of the box, and I have not experienced any wedging while using it in various tasks. It is an amazing tool and I have cut boxes and boxes of onions without any issues which is not the case with my carbon steel knives. The handle has a nice finish and the overall build quality is top-notch. Very satisfied.
