Sakai Kikumori x Nakagawa 180mm Nakiri - Stainless Clad Shirogami #1

These knives are forged for Sakai Kikumori by Nakagawa Hamono, known for top level heat treatments, pulling extra toughness and ease of sharpening out of high hardness steels.

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.

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: 7.2" (183mm)

Cutting Edge: 6.4" (163mm)

Overall Length: 12.5" (317)

Height at Heel: 52mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.3mm

Weight: 7.4oz (210g)

*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.