At 135mm this long kogatana from Hiroyuki Nagaike at Mikisyo in Miki City spans the gap between a standard kogatana and a small utility knife. The extra length makes it useful for a broader range of cutting tasks than the 50mm or 65mm versions - slicing, scoring, detailed prep work, and general-purpose cutting that a tiny kogatana would struggle with.
The blade is made from Blue #2 carbon steel in the traditional kogatana construction, ground to a single bevel edge for precision on the primary side. Nagaike-san is one of only two traditional kogatana blacksmiths still working in Miki City, and his craft has earned a serious following both in Japan and internationally.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry the blade after each use, avoid leaving moisture or acidic materials against the blade, and apply a light coat of camellia or food-safe oil before storage. Hand wash only.
The blade is made from Blue #2 carbon steel in the traditional kogatana construction, ground to a single bevel edge for precision on the primary side. Nagaike-san is one of only two traditional kogatana blacksmiths still working in Miki City, and his craft has earned a serious following both in Japan and internationally.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry the blade after each use, avoid leaving moisture or acidic materials against the blade, and apply a light coat of camellia or food-safe oil before storage. Hand wash only.
- Business Name: Mikisyo
- Location: Miki City, Japan
- Blacksmith: Hiroyuki Nagaike
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel
- Edge: Single Bevel
