Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm 241027 While specializing in kiridashi knives

While specializing in kiridashi knives

9mmat the heel: 4

and once patina stablizes

finely tapered spine

Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm 241027 While specializing in kiridashi knivesHand forged by Takahiro Nihei in Fukushima, Japan, this 165mm Shinkiro nakiri has an Aogami Super core at ~64 HRC with iron clad damascus and a kurouchi finish. Nakiri are purpose built for vegetables. It has a good heft to it, with a comfortably thick spine and tall blade that provides excellent knuckle clearance. The whole blade will develop patina over time. Aogami Super is known for exceptional edge retention and sharpens easily on stones. Hand