Nakiri vegetable knife with dark kurouchi blade and ebony wood handle

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

6.5" (165mm) / No Cover
$209.99 USD
Sale price  $209.99 USD Regular price 
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Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

SKU:

NAOKUNA165EH
$209.99 USD
Sale price  $209.99 USD Regular price 
Blade Length
Optional Saya Cover

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.

Blade Hardness
62-63 HRC
Stain Resistant
No
Saya Cover
Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
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.

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