NAKAGAWA X MORIHIRO Blue #1 Damascus 240mm Sujihiki (no handle)
Beautifully hand-forged suminagashi Damascus over aogami 1 carbon steel. Nakagawa-san's knives are characterized by excellent heat control during forging and a very thorough heat treatment creating knives that have superb edge formation and edge life with good toughness. His carbon steels are usually easy to sharpen across most steel types.
Nakagawa-san's reputation as one of a few blacksmiths in Sakai to forge Ginsanko and VG10 stainless steels that results in excellent edge life and toughness is well earned. This knife has a hard carbon steel core with iron cladding for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash, towel dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.
Knife Specs
Brand: Satoshi NakagawaLocation: Sakai City
Knifesmith: Morihiro-san
Line: Blue #1 Iron Damascus
Core Steel: Blue #1 aka Aogami #1
Construction: San Mai Forged Damascus cladding
Finish: Suminagashi
Cladding: Iron Damascus
Style: Double Bevel
Blade Length: 240mm
HRC: 62
Handle: No Handle
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