NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL Blue #2 Mizu Honyaki 255mm Gyuto No Handle
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NAKAGAWA Mizu Honyaki Blue #2 Gyuto 255mm No Handle
Embrace the peak of craftsmanship with the NAKAGAWA Mizu Honyaki Blue #2 Gyuto, a blade that stands as a testament to the legendary skill of Satoshi Nakagawa. Under the tutelage of the renowned Kenichi Shiraki, Nakagawa-san has honed his craft to perfection, specializing in the rare and demanding art of honyaki knife-making. This 255mm gyuto is not just a knife but a masterpiece, featuring a mirror finish that strikes the perfect balance between stunning beauty and unparalleled performance.
Honyaki knives are often showcased with a mirror finish, highlighting the polished hamon as a true showpiece.
This exceptional gyuto uses the mizu-Honyaki technique with Aogami #2 steel, renowned for its rarity and the striking gunome hamon it produces. The dedication to creating such a knife is evident in its perfect balance, sharpness, and aesthetic appeal, guaranteed to impress the most discerning of culinary professionals.
Notably, this blade boasts an impressive height of nearly 60mm, providing excellent knuckle clearance and control for precise cutting tasks.
- Brand: Nakagawa Hamono
- Location: Sakai, Japan
- Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
- Sharpener: Mr. Shuji Yamaguchi
- Line: Mizu-Honyaki Aogami #2
- Shape: Gyuto
- Core Steel: Aogami #2
- Construction: Mizu-Honyaki (water quenched)
- Grind: 50/50 convex
- Finish: Mirror Finished
- Blade Length: 242mm (255mm to machi)
- Spine at Heel: 3.9mm
- Spine 1cm behind tip: 0.68mm
- Blade Height: 59.3mm
- Weight: 213g
- HRC: 63
- Handle: No handle
Experience the unmatched quality and artistry of Nakagawa-san's work with the NAKAGAWA Mizu Honyaki Blue #2 Gyuto. Select your ideal handle from our complementary items, and we will install it for you, creating a personalized kitchen masterpiece ready to deliver unparalleled performance.
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
This is an absolutely beautiful addition to any knife nerd's collection. All of Nakagawa's knives are works of art, but this outshines them all. (Literally). The mirror finish is present even after a protein patina, the height and heft make it authoritative with produce, and the convex grind does a great job with food release. Truly the definition of functional art.
I also have to give a HUGE shout out to Tony and his team for some truly impeccable customer service during the process, and not stopping until they got every aspect of the handled knife perfect. Highly recommended and I will be back for more from Tokushu!
The knife is actually better than depicted! And, Tony is a pleasure to deal with. I couldn't recommend Tokushu Knife more strongly!