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Yamashin White #1 Nakiri 165mm. This authentic Japanese traditional kitchen knife line features hand-forged double-layer white-paper steel blade (white #1) but is very reasonably priced. These are every day kitchen knives that many good cooks love to use in Japan. They sharpen really well and hold a nice edge. The grinds on these knives for the money are impressive which makes them a great overall value. If you've never tried a good Japanese knife and don't want to spend a ton of money these would be an excellent choice. Care for carbon steel knives is simple. Just wipe them dry after you use them and don't let water or acid linger on the blade. The knife will patina over time adding to the great rustic look of these knives. These knives now come with an upgraded walnut handle with black pakka wood ferrule.
Weight: 5.8 ounces
Blade Length: 170 mm
Overall Length: 310 mm
Thickness at Heel: 3.3 mm
Blade Height: 55 mm
Product Reviews
Awesome, June 4, 2017 very nice for the money, January 3, 2017Posted By: Eric P
It took me a bit to warm up to this knife. It performed well OOTB, but I decided to take it to the stones to make it even better. After much effort, I was left with an inferior edge and couldn't figure out how to make it better. Demoralized, I decided to give it another go with a slightly higher angle and more gentle pressure after appealing to the CKTG forums for tips. Now the knife is a great performer that takes a wicked edge! Fit and finish aren't exemplary, but it doesn't get in the way of my enjoyment of this knife. Overall, a great value for the money.
It took me a bit to warm up to this knife. It performed well OOTB, but I decided to take it to the stones to make it even better. After much effort, I was left with an inferior edge and couldn't figure out how to make it better. Demoralized, I decided to give it another go with a slightly higher angle and more gentle pressure after appealing to the CKTG forums for tips. Now the knife is a great performer that takes a wicked edge! Fit and finish aren't exemplary, but it doesn't get in the way of my enjoyment of this knife. Overall, a great value for the money.
Pleasently Surprised, November 17, 2016Posted By: Frank K - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Not my 1st carbon steel knife, but my first Japanese carbon steel Nakiri. F&F is very good for such an inexpensive knife. Handle is well done. Blade grind is fairly even, but edge contained large scratches. Kinda sharp OOTB, not great. Sharpened and polished on a 1K/6K stone with a little stropping in the end produced an extremely sharp edge. The kurouchi finish on the blade appears well done, although I could do without the lacquer.
Al in all, I am pleased with the quality for the price, and more than pleased with the prompt service of CKTG. Have used the Nakiri everyday since receiving it and enjoy the edge holding ability of the aogami #1 steel.
3 people found this review helpful
Not my 1st carbon steel knife, but my first Japanese carbon steel Nakiri. F&F is very good for such an inexpensive knife. Handle is well done. Blade grind is fairly even, but edge contained large scratches. Kinda sharp OOTB, not great. Sharpened and polished on a 1K/6K stone with a little stropping in the end produced an extremely sharp edge. The kurouchi finish on the blade appears well done, although I could do without the lacquer.
Al in all, I am pleased with the quality for the price, and more than pleased with the prompt service of CKTG. Have used the Nakiri everyday since receiving it and enjoy the edge holding ability of the aogami #1 steel.
Excellent Value, February 7, 2016Posted By: Scott Dillman
5 people found this review helpful
This Nakiri, while not winning beauty contests in the kitchen, is still a fantastic dependable vegetable prep machine! I'm a lead cook at a small retreat center that caters to many special diets. I was looking for a fast veggie chopper for a long vegetarian retreat and this Yamashin fits the bill nicely. I rounded the spine with sandpaper as it was a little sharp, and gave the edge a quick sharpen on a 6000 grit stone and a leather strop with .5 micron diamond paste. After that the weight of the knife melted through boxes of zuccinni, carrots, celery and onions. If you are looking for a dependable entry level nakiri that won't break your heart of some helpful staffer decides to use right on a hard counter this is for you.
5 people found this review helpful
This Nakiri, while not winning beauty contests in the kitchen, is still a fantastic dependable vegetable prep machine! I'm a lead cook at a small retreat center that caters to many special diets. I was looking for a fast veggie chopper for a long vegetarian retreat and this Yamashin fits the bill nicely. I rounded the spine with sandpaper as it was a little sharp, and gave the edge a quick sharpen on a 6000 grit stone and a leather strop with .5 micron diamond paste. After that the weight of the knife melted through boxes of zuccinni, carrots, celery and onions. If you are looking for a dependable entry level nakiri that won't break your heart of some helpful staffer decides to use right on a hard counter this is for you.
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