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Mazaki White 2 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm - Maple

$209.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Maple

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

173mm

Overall Length

316mm

Spine Thickness

2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

53mm

Weight

175g

HRC

~63-64

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 White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

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

Naoki Mazaki

Based in the famed knifemaking city of Sanjo, Niigata, Naoki Mazaki is a talented young artisan whose work is defined by meticulous attention to detail and complete dedication to traditional craftsmanship. Working entirely by himself—from forging and shaping, to sharpening and fitting handles—Mazaki specializes in knives forged from Shirogami #2 steel with iron cladding.

His knives are celebrated for their exceptional performance, refined finish, and distinctive geometry, meticulously honed by hand on whetstones. Due to the careful, solo nature of his craft, Mazaki’s knives have become highly sought-after, known as much for their scarcity as their extraordinary quality.

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