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: 255mm
- 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.
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