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