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Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood

$184.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

We strive to provide accurate measurements and photographs of our products. However, due to the handmade nature of many items slight variations may occur.

Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core, Iron Kurouchi Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Snakewood w/Black Horn

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

160mm

Overall Length

310mm

Spine Thickness

4mm/2mm

Blade Height

54mm

Weight

162g

HRC

~62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.

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Customer Reviews

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Sebastian Beard
Didn't expect to love it this much

My first nakiri, but I'm extremely happy with it. Great weight and balance. The flat tip makes working quickly feel comfortable and safe handling the blade. Control and sharpness are fantastic.

This is my third knife from sakai kikumori and they have all been wonderful and are amongst my sharpest knives.

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Alix Richards

Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood