Yoshihiro Mazaki Hon-Sanmai Snake Skin Pattern Damascus Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Nakiri Vegetable Knife, Mazaki Limited Edition (Blade Length: 165mm)
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Stainless-Clad Care
This knife is made with stainless cladding over a high-carbon core. The cladding resists rust, but the exposed core at the edge can still discolor or rust if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 64-65 HRC
- Yes, except along the knife's edge
- Saya Cover
- No Saya Cover Included
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 knife's cladding resists stains, though the exposed high-carbon edge can still discolor or rust without regular care.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- Blue Steel #1
- Grade
- Hon-Sanmai Kurouchi
- Construction
- Hon-Sanmai
- Blade Hardness
- 64-65 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Kurouchi
- Stain Resistant
- Yes, except along the knife's edge
Handle
- Handle Material
- Stabilized Maple Burl
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
The master blacksmith Mazaki crafted this limited edition blade using traditional hon-sanmai construction with a Blue Steel #1 core for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. The knife features a black-polished finish with snake skin patterned Damascus cladding, creating a striking contrast and making the knife visually unique.
Ground with the straight, flat edge of a traditional Nakiri, this 165mm blade is purpose-built for vegetable work — full-length contact with the cutting board delivers clean, complete cuts through everything from delicate herbs to dense root vegetables, with no wedging or sticking.
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.