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Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

Product Code:NAOKUNA165EH

Regular price $209.99
Regular price $224.99 Sale price $209.99
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Optional Saya Cover

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Experience the exceptional performance of our handmade Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife, the perfect choice for professional chefs and home cooks. This exquisite knife showcases the intricate techniques of forging, layering, and hammering, reflecting the traditional Japanese Kurouchi (black-forged) craftsmanship.

The unique forging process gives this knife its unpolished rustic finish, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and functionality. With a remarkable hardness of 62-63 on the Rockwell scale, the inner core of Blue High Carbon Steel #2 ensures exceptional edge retention, allowing for precise cuts and slices every time. The Kurouchi Series features a superior finish compared to our standard Kurouchi knives, making it a standout in any kitchen.

The Nakiri has quickly become an essential companion to the chef's knife, designed for various kitchen tasks from prepping crisp greens for salads to chopping vegetables for hearty dishes. With this handcrafted knife, even the simplest culinary tasks become elevated, seamlessly blending beauty and functionality.

Upgrade your kitchen with the Yoshihiro Blue High Carbon Steel #2 Nakiri Knife, a tool that embodies craftsmanship, performance, and tradition, making meal preparation a true delight.

Knife Can Be Oxidized Without Proper Care - Recommended to Purchase With Custom-cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath

Knife Specs:

  • HRC: 62-63
  • Grade: Kurouchi
  • Stain Resistant: No
  • Blade Material: Blue Steel #2
  • Edge Angle: Double Edged
  • Handle Material: Ebony
  • Bolster Material: Water Buffalo Horn (color varies)
  • Handle Shape: Octagonal
  • Saya Cover:Optional Magnolia Saya