Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel MAZAKI 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.
- 63-64 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
- Nashiji
- Blade Hardness
- 63-64 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Nashiji
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Camphor
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
Experience exceptional performance and beauty with the Yoshihiro Mazaki Nakiri knife, a traditional Japanese vegetable knife crafted by master artisans. This knife features a double-edged blade and a flat cutting edge, allowing for full contact with your cutting surface during each stroke. Ideal for chopping and slicing, its thin blade ensures that vegetables glide effortlessly, reducing sticking.
Constructed from premium White Steel #2 with a hardness rating of 63 to 64 on the Rockwell scale, the Nakiri knife showcases a distinctive Black-Forged Kurouchi finish. This unique carbonized coating enhances durability while adding a rustic aesthetic. Complemented by a handcrafted octagonal-shaped camphor handle with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, it offers a comfortable grip for precision cutting.
Whether prepping greens for a fresh salad or dicing vegetables for a hearty main dish, the Yoshihiro Mazaki Nakiri knife transforms everyday tasks into extraordinary culinary experiences. For optimal performance, sharpen exclusively with whetstones and hand wash immediately after use, particularly with acidic ingredients. Elevate your kitchen experience with this perfect fusion of beauty, craftsmanship, and utility.
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.