{"product_id":"nakagawa-white-2-mizu-honyaki-255mm-gyuto-prisma-handle","title":"Nakagawa × Tokushu White #2 Mizu Honyaki Gyuto 255mm — Prisma Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNakagawa × Tokushu White #2 Mizu Honyaki Gyuto 255mm with Prisma Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a tall Japanese chef knife together with a distinctive custom handle. Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa and sharpened by Shuji Yamaguchi, the blade pairs a polished face and flowing hamon with the reach needed for generous portions of vegetables, boneless meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the finished knife shown in the photographs, with its Prisma handle already fitted. The black faceted body, narrow gold-colored spacer and clear butt with gold-colored inclusions give the handle a striking contrast to the reflective blade. The tall profile provides knuckle clearance and a broad blade face for guiding deliberate, controlled cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 255mm designation follows Sakai's tip-to-machi measurement, which includes the section behind the cutting edge. Tokushu's catalog sample has a 241mm cutting edge, so this knife is closer in cutting length to a typical 240mm gyuto. The dimensions below describe that catalog sample; individual handmade blades vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a White #2 mizu honyaki knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blade is made from a single piece of White #2 carbon steel, without outer cladding, and hardened using a water quench. The visible hamon is associated with its differential hardening. White #2 takes a refined edge and develops a patina with use; it also requires prompt drying to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this gyuto suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for cooks comfortable caring for carbon steel and working with a longer blade. Use it for slicing proteins, dicing vegetables and everyday preparation on a spacious board. Avoid bones, frozen food, twisting and prying. Its tall blade is useful when you want more knuckle clearance while keeping your guiding hand secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for the blade and Prisma handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash, dry immediately and wipe the blade during preparation. Keep the handle out of standing water and never use a dishwasher. Choose a knife-friendly surface such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. For extended storage, apply a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki blade oil\u003c\/a\u003e to the clean, dry blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nakagawa × Tokushu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satoshi Nakagawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shuji Yamaguchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tall gyuto \/ Japanese chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shirogami (White) #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \/ Cladding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single-steel mizu honyaki; no cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: HRC 63, catalog specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mirror Wave with visible hamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Blade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 255mm, tip to machi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 241mm, catalog sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 58.6mm, catalog sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.6mm, catalog sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness 1cm Behind Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.78mm, catalog sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fitted custom Prisma wa handle; black faceted body, gold-colored spacer and clear butt with gold-colored inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Nakagawa × Tokushu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67586708078816,"sku":"NAKA-TOKU-W2-HONYAKI-255-PRISMA-01","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nakagawa-white-2-honyaki-255mm-prisma-01-hero.jpg?v=1790416027","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/nakagawa-white-2-mizu-honyaki-255mm-gyuto-prisma-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}