Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Nakiri 165 mm

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SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Length 165 mm
Total Length 316 mm
Steel SKD Stainless Clad
Handle Walnut 
Ferrule Black Pakka Wood 
Rockwell 62-63
Height Spine to heel 53 mm
Width at Spine 4.1 mm
Weight 211 grams
Bevel  Double (50/50)


Yoshikane Hamono

Yoshikane Hamono is regarded as one of the most well-famed, quality knife makers in Japan since its inception in 1919, they are led by Kazutoshi Yamamoto, their 4th generation Blacksmith. This knife is a stainless clad with Shirogami #2 core (white #2) steel. It has a fine grinding all the way on blade spine and super thin edge geometry with beautiful Nashiji finish on it. Of course, Laser sharp out of the box.

The distal taper on Yoshikane Hamono knives are characteristic of Tsubame-Sanjo city region, Niigara Prefecture knives, coming thick out of the handle, and thin at the tip.

The Knife

The Nakiri is designed as a vegetable knife, its flat profile and tall blade make using an up and down, push and pull chopping motion very easy and its large surface area makes it a great scoop. Great for vegetarians and vegans or anyone who finds themselves chopping up large amounts of vegetables. 


Knife Care (Stainless Clad)

  • This knife is made from 3 layers of steel using a technique called Sanmai (Forge welding). It involves laminating a piece of Carbon steel with two pieces of Stainless steel giving the knife all the benefits of the carbon steel (Edge retention, ease of sharpening, cutting feel) and the Ease of Maintenance from Stainless steel. 2-3 millimeters of the carbon steel is exposed at the edge of the knife and is susceptible to rust and discouloration if not properly maintained.
  • Simply Wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use to keep it from rusting or discouloring.
  • Wash with regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
  • Never put your knife in the Dishwasher. The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.
  • Highly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.
  • Should any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.
  • Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these care recommendations for your Japanese knives to protect the edge and keep them sharp as long as possible: 

  • Do not put them in the dishwasher or soak them in water, as this may ruin the wooden handle and rust the blade. 
  • Wash with soapy water and wipe dry after each use, especially after handling acidic ingredients, to minimize the risk of rusting.  
  • Don’t cut through anything you wouldn’t bite through, like frozen foods, hard candies, or bones, as this may chip or damage the knife. 
  • Don't torque the blade, as this may chip the knife. Use it in a forward and back, up and down motion without twisting.
  • Don’t scrape the cutting board with your knife, as this will cause it to dull quickly and ruin your edge. 
  • Use an end grain wooden cutting board or hi-soft rubberized cutting board if you can to protect your edge. Glass, bamboo, and granite are terrible materials for cutting boards, and plastic is only slightly better. 
SHIPPING & RETURNS

All products are shipped within 24 hours. We offer same day shipping for products ordered by 12pm. Please allow 4-7 business days for your shipment to arrive with standard shipping. Expedited shipping options are also available at checkout.

We offer free shipping on orders within Canada over $150 CAD and free shipping on orders to the US over $200 USD.

Curbside pick-up is available at both our Hamilton and Etobicoke locations.

To make sure our customers are always satisfied, we offer full refunds on products for 14 days after receiving them. See our full return policy for details.

More questions? Check out our shipping policy, our return policy, or reach out to us directly.

KNIFE SHAPE

THE NAKIRI

The Nakiri is designed for vegetable chopping. It has a flat profile (less curved blade) that helps the knife make consistent contact with the cutting board when using an up and down chopping motion, helping to avoid pesky accordions of stuck together ingredients. Any well rounded kit should contain a Nakiri, but if this is your first knife you might consider a Gyuto, Santoku or Bunka, as their pointed tips makes them more versatile.

STEEL TYPE

SKD12

SKD12 is a semi-stainless steel that has perhaps been made most famous by Yoshikane Hamono. It has a high carbon content, which contributes to great edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. While it is not a fully stainless steel, it is still quite resistant to corrosion and relatively easy to keep from rusting. That said, extra care while chopping acidic ingredients should be taken. It develops a nice patina and takes a wicked sharp edge!

Chemical Composition:
C 0.95-1.05% | Cr 4.5%-5.5% | V 0.15-0.5% | Mo 0.90-1.40%

COMPOSITION

STAINLESS CLAD

MODERATE MAINTENANCE

Stainless clad knives have two softer outer layers of stainless steel around a harder core layer of carbon steel. The clad line (wavy line near the cutting edge of the knife) is where the layers of stainless steel end. Past this point, the exposed carbon steel is susceptible to rust or discoloration. This edge will develop a patina (a darkening of the steel; blue, dark grey, sometimes black colouration of the blade) no matter how well they are cared for. Stainless clad knives are great for those who want the easy sharpening of a carbon steel coupled with the rust resistant properties of stainless steel.

THE BLACKSMITH

YOSHIKANE HAMONO

Yoshikane Hamono is a well-famed blacksmith and is regarded as one of the most quality knife makers in Japan since its inception in 1919. They are led by Kazutoshi Yamamoto, the 4th generation blacksmith. Their workshop has doubled as a school for blacksmiths, training many of our favourites over the years. In typical sanjo fashion, their knives feature thick tangs and exceptional grinds, and are known for being some of the sharpest knives out of the box.

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