Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Camphor 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
- White 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
- Camphor
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Crafted from White Steel #2 with a hardness rating of 62 to 63 on the Rockwell scale, this Nakiri knife features an intricately forged Black-Forged Kurouchi finish. The carbonized coating enhances durability while lending the blade a unique rustic aesthetic, making it a standout tool in your kitchen.
The Nakiri is quickly becoming an essential companion to the beloved chef's knife. This traditional Japanese vegetable knife, resembling a small cleaver, excels at precision chopping. Whether you're slicing through root vegetables or cutting ripe tomatoes, the Nakiri delivers unparalleled performance with every cut.
From prepping vibrant greens for salads to chopping vegetables for hearty dishes, this handcrafted knife transforms simple tasks into culinary artistry. With the Nakiri in your collection, every meal becomes a masterpiece. Elevate your cooking experience with a knife that beautifully marries functionality and aesthetics, ensuring you're always ready to create delightful dishes.
To maintain its sharpness, be sure to sharpen and hone it with whetstones. Hand wash and dry immediately after use, especially when working with acidic ingredients, and avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods to protect the fine edge.
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.