Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle

Style: Nakiri
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g)
Blade Steel Type: Blue Steel 1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle material: Rosewood
Ferrule material: Pakka Wood
HRC: 61
Bevel Angle Ratio: 50/50 (Double)
Cover: Not included

Devoted to his craft, Mitsuaki Takada is recognized for his unparalleled sharpening skill. His thin ??Hamaguri?? convex cutting edge, slices through food like butter. Previously, he worked under renowned Knife Manufacturer, Ashi Hamono in Sakai, for nearly 14 years, before deciding to start Takada No Hamono in 2018, located in Sakai Japan. The journey has just begun for Takada No Hamono and we are excited to be carrying such high-quality blades. Blue 1 steel is hand-forged by Mr. Yoshikazu Tanaka.

Nakiri (lit. "vegetable cutting knife") is a double-bevel version of the traditional single-bevel Usuba. With a notably flat edge profile, even more so than the already-flat Japanese Gyuto, it excels at push-cutting techniques, allowing for efficient, clean slices through vegetables. Many Nakiri knives feature a gentle curve near the center of the blade, which helps reduce the risk of creating a recurve during sharpening and compensates for surface irregularities that could hinder complete cuts. As its name suggests, the Nakiri is specifically designed for vegetable preparation and is best suited for tasks that don’t rely on a pointed tip for precision.

Carbon steel knives will rust if not maintained properly. Use the Rust Remover to clean oxidized blades.