Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Kumokage Damascus Nakiri 165mm features a Blue 2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fitting enthusiasts and collectors seeking a traditional Japanese vegetable knife. This double bevel nakiri profile has a relatively flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board to produce clean slices without rocking. The blade

displaying the distinctive Tsugaru ripple markings

Teak is one of my favouriate timbers for handles and saya becuase it is quity oily (used in South East Asia for boat making) therefore offering a natural warmth feel

Koyo-sha is a professional Japanese abrasive manufacturer

The Ginsan core measures HRC 60-61 and offers a fine grain structure that balances edge retention with sharpening response within a completely stainless package

best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made blade

resulting in a uniform grain structure that maintains a fine edge through extensive use

5 micron Green Carbide abrasive in a wax base

183 mm  Blade Height at Heel

347 g  Total Length

- Even when wet

while the knife weighs 143g

particular on the fit and finish side of things