Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Bokashi 150mm Petty - White 1 Stainless Clad

Forged for Sakai Kikumori by Satoshi Nakagawa, a master blacksmith known for top level heat treatments, coaxing extra toughness and ease of sharpening out of high hardness steels. 

These mid-weight blades feature a polished blade style called bokashi, with a highly polished edge, fading to a more satin finish towards to the spine. They are hand ground on large wheels, and there is pronounced convexity making for an excellent food release.

Blade Material: Shirogami #1 (white #1) carbon steel core, stainless steel cladding.

Handle Material: Magnolia wood and buffalo horn. 

Hardness: 63-64 HRC

Blade Length: 6" (153mm)

Cutting Edge: 5.6" (143mm)

Overall Length: 10.85" (276mm)

Height at Heel: 31mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3mm

Weight: 3oz (84g)

(The rainbow effect in the pictures is from a lacquer that the blades are dipped in after finishing, which is designed to protect the finish. To remove before use, use acetone. It can be left on it, but will flake off with repeated washings.)

*Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife

**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use. 

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.

Sakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai.