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Shiraki Knives in Sakai City was one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Kenichi Shiraki was a famous blacksmith who could make No. 1 water-tempered Honyaki knives (Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki) from white steel. It is said that there are only about four blacksmiths who can make these knives as of 2021. This skill is required.
Satoshi Nakagawa studied and crafted knives there for 16 years. He closed Shiraki Knives after Master Shiraki's retirement and started Nakagawa Knives in April 2021. He also makes Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki knives, single and double bevel knives, and stainless and carbon steel knives. This fact makes him one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. He has inherited Sakai's 600-year history and tradition of cutlery making.

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Nakagawa X Hatsukokoro Aogami #1 Sakimaru 270mm Ebony

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Shiraki Knives in Sakai City was one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Kenichi Shiraki was a famous blacksmith who could make No. 1 water-tempered Honyaki knives (Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki) from white steel. It is said that there are only about four blacksmiths who can make these knives as of 2021. This skill is required.
Satoshi Nakagawa studied and crafted knives there for 16 years. He closed Shiraki Knives after Master Shiraki's retirement and started Nakagawa Knives in April 2021. He also makes Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki knives, single and double bevel knives, and stainless and carbon steel knives. This fact makes him one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. He has inherited Sakai's 600-year history and tradition of cutlery making.

Maintenance tips

Have it sharpened on a water stone by a professional every year. Store in a dry place. Wash immediately after use and dry completely before storing. Do not let soak. Not dishwasher safe.

Product notes

Please note that each handle is unique and may have distinct variations, such as differences in shades or colors in the buffalo horn, which is part of its authentic and handcrafted character.

Guarantee

Every knife carries a lifetime warranty against obvious manufacturing issues. For example, if the handle peels or cracks after a few weeks of proper use. Or if the blade develops a crack from the edge to the spine. These issues are rare, but can occur. In such cases, you will be offered an exchange for the same product or a refund. Since each case is different, it is at our discretion to assess whether our lifetime warranty against obvious manufacturing issues applies.

After-sales service

Is your knife not cutting as well as you expected? Every knife comes with what we call its "original sharpness." We stock over 200 different products, and often multiple copies each. All our products are hand-finished in Japan before shipping, and the "original sharpness" may vary. If you feel your knife isn't cutting to its full potential, please contact us and we'll fix it for you by sharpening it for free!

Oops, did something happen to your blade?

Did your knife fall to the floor, get damaged during a false move, or was it used to cut something too hard? We'll take care of it, we'll support you and your knife, by offering you a sharpening and repair service in-store!

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Size

270mm

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Overall length

415mm

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Blade height

30mm

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Handle to tip length

275mm

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Thickness

4.0mm

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Edge length

260mm

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Weight

232 g

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Handle length

140mm

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Steel

Yasuki Aogami #1, Covered with flexible rust-proof steel

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Steel Type

Carbon steel (oxidizable)

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Profile

Nakagawa Satoshi The Great

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Usage

Slicing knife

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Hand Orientation

Ambidextrous

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Production

Sakai-Osaka/Japan

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