Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm

Hand-forged by Takahiro Nihei in Fukushima, Japan, this 165mm Shinkiro nakiri has an Aogami Super core at ~64 HRC with iron clad damascus and a kurouchi finish. Nakiri are purpose-built for vegetables. It has a good heft to it, with a comfortably thick spine and tall blade that provides excellent knuckle clearance. The whole blade will develop patina over time. Aogami Super is known for exceptional edge retention and sharpens easily on stones. Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei 168mm (6.61") cutting edge, 55.3mm heel height Aogami Super core (~64 HRC) with iron clad damascus Kurouchi damascus finish Octagonal walnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule For left- and right-handed users A specialized Japanese knife for cooks who want a hefty, high-performance carbon steel nakiri Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Series: Shinkiro Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei Origin: Fukushima, Japan Knife type: nakiri Finish: kurouchi damascus Core steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) Steel type: carbon Cladding: iron clad damascus Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 322mm Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm (6.6") Blade height at heel: 55.3mm Spine thickness: at handle: 4.9mm at heel: 4.1mm midway: 2.2mm 1cm from the tip: 2.2mm Weight: 240g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is handcrafted and unique. The image shown is representative of available stock. If you want to see what's currently available, contact us at info@zahocho.com. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in handcrafted Japanese knives. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, please refer to our care guide below.