Nakagawa Blue 1 Sakimaru Yanagiba 270 / 300 / 330 mm (wide version)After the retirement of legendary master craftsman Kenichi Shiraki, Nakagawa san, as Shiraki san's disciple for almost 20 years, is heading the Shiraki Hamono (now as Nakagawa Hamono). In fact, many of Shiraki san's works including honyaki in the last 5 or more years were done by Nakagawa san. Nakagawa san is also forging knives for some top tier lines from Sakai retailers, namely Sakai Kikumori, Sakai Jikko, and some other brands. After the success

172 mm  Blade Height at Heel

history and tradition

combining advanced metalworking technology with inherited forging skills from the Tsugaru sword smith tradition

Rosewood Handle / Pakkawood ferrule

In this case of Shinko Kurokumo

options available

has arrived at Knives and Stones

The Tsumakiri turns rock fruits into vege noodles in no time

this knife pairs with a western-style anti-bacterial POM handle designed without a bolster

making it a benchmark carbon steel for users prioritising sharpening response and cutting performance in a smaller utility format

An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a traditional wa-style grip with fine texture and durability

If this extra care is too much for you