Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Ebony Wood Handle
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 62-63 HRC
- No
- Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
- Primary Use
- Vegetable cutting
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #2
- Grade
- Kurouchi
- Construction
- Mono-Steel
- Blade Hardness
- 62-63 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Ebony
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
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
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.