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Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

$263.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

SG2 with Black Nickel Damascus Cladding

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

312mm

Spine Thickness

2.1mm/1.4mm

Blade Height

51mm

Weight

138g

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 SG2, also known as R2 steel, is a high-end, powdered metallurgy stainless steel and one of the finest knife-making steels available in Japan. It is a favourite of many for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. Its fine, uniform grain structure enables razor-sharp edges, all the while holding an edge for much longer than Carbon steel knives, without needing to be concerned about rust appearing.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Shiro Kamo

Though not widely known internationally, Shiro Kamo holds a highly respected position among Japan’s knife-making elite. Awarded the prestigious title of Dento-Kogeshi (Master of Traditional Crafts) at just 45—a rare honour shared by only a handful of artisans in the Echizen area, including masters like Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu—Kamo-san’s skill and dedication to traditional craftsmanship are exceptional.

Currently serving as the president of the renowned Takefu Knife Village Cooperative, Kamo-san produces knives admired for their consistently precise grinds, refined blade finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. His expertise with steels, particularly his celebrated heat treatment of R2 stainless steel, ensures blades with phenomenal cutting performance and outstanding edge retention.

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Customer Reviews

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Steve R.
SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

Purchased as a milestone birthday present. Fantastic quality, a work of art admired by all that saw it. Wish I could have kept it!

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Steve
SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

Purchased as a milestone birthday present. Fantastic quality, a work of art admired by all that saw it. Wish I could have kept it!

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Chris Le
Good knife

the knife is very sharp and reliable when working with leafy or soft vegetable. However, the blade is pretty thin and seems to be vulnerable so could not confidently work with tougher stuff like lemongrass, parsnip, radish.... Overall, still a solid option for everyday use.