The Makoto VG7 Tsuchime nakiri stands apart from the rest of the VG7 lineup in one important way: the construction method. This nakiri is roll forged - cut directly from a pre-formed sheet of consistent thickness - producing an even, precise grind throughout. The result is a VG7 core at 61.5+ HRC under a suminagashi stainless cladding with a tsuchime, or hammered, surface finish.
Makoto, who uses his first name as his brand because his brother Yu Kurosaki claimed the Kurosaki name for his own blacksmith shop after they trained together. Makoto learned the craft under the legendary Hiroshi Kato, and has also trained with the great sharpener Mr. Morihiro. He works out of Echizen, Japan, making knives for some of the most respected names in the Japanese knife business while continuing to develop his own line. The suminagashi cladding, meaning flowing water, is the flowing layered Damascus pattern applied here to the outer stainless layer, combined with the hammered tsuchime texture that aids food release.
Care Instructions: VG7 stainless is a stainless steel, so day to day care is straightforward. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
Makoto, who uses his first name as his brand because his brother Yu Kurosaki claimed the Kurosaki name for his own blacksmith shop after they trained together. Makoto learned the craft under the legendary Hiroshi Kato, and has also trained with the great sharpener Mr. Morihiro. He works out of Echizen, Japan, making knives for some of the most respected names in the Japanese knife business while continuing to develop his own line. The suminagashi cladding, meaning flowing water, is the flowing layered Damascus pattern applied here to the outer stainless layer, combined with the hammered tsuchime texture that aids food release.
Care Instructions: VG7 stainless is a stainless steel, so day to day care is straightforward. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
- Brand: Makoto
- Blacksmith: Makoto Kurosaki
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
- Edge Steel: VG7 Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Suminagashi Stainless Steel
- Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
- HRC: 61.5+
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Photo)
- Weight: 5.6 oz (158 g)
- Blade Length: 156 mm
- Total Length: 307 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
