Nao Yamamoto Aogami #2 165mm Nakiri Kurouchi

Hand forged with an Aogami #2 (Blue #2) steel core, and have a good edge life, and are easy to sharpen. The iron cladding has a kurouchi finish, also known as a blacksmith's finish, leaving the final black scales on after the last heat treatment. The kurouchi will slow down the patina and rusting properties of iron, and will eventually wear and polish with years of use and washing.

Blade Material: Aogami #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding

Handle Material: Oak wood

Blade Length: 6.5" (165mm)

Cutting Edge: 6.3" (160mm)

Overall Length: 12.28" (312mm)

Height at Heel: 52mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 4.1mm

Weight: 6.5oz (184g)

*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.