Nakagawa Blue1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 210mm Ebony HandleThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 210mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with an octagonal ebony handle. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this gyuto features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron with a kasumi surface finish. The wide bevel geometry pairs with moderate thickness to support general purpose kitchen

The relatively flat edge profile facilitates straight

such as a teak handle and hand engraved kanji

The skill which created such a breathtaking edge has been passed down from generation to generation in Seki City and as the city of blades which has the highest blade production in Japan

9 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

it can perform as a large nakiri perfectly

20cm: 800ml

hardened to 60-61 HRC

Measurements include a 49mm heel height

it can be relatively hard to sharpen due to its powdered metallurgy and high carbide distribution

Weighing 172g with a spine measuring 3

providing an entry-level option that combines reactive steel performance with easier maintenance

with the famous R2 powdered alloy core steel cladded with a beautiful hand forged soft Damascus stainless steel