Satoshi Nakagawa X Myojin Naohito: Blue #1 Damascus Santoku

Dive into the captivating world of Japanese kitchen knives, a realm continually shaped by waves and trends. Currently, the collaborative mastery of Satoshi Nakagawa and Myojin Naohito is taking the spotlight. Satoshi Nakagawa, a prodigy of the renowned Kenichi Shiraki of Shiraki Hamono, has aligned his skills with the respected sharpener, Myojin Naohito, who's known for his collaborations with highly respected blacksmiths such as Yoshikazu Tanaka.

With these two powerhouses of their respective fields joining forces, their creation is guaranteed to exceed all expectations. Their offering isn't just an average blade, but a stunningly attractive Damascus patterned knife with a core of Blue Steel #1. Favored for its lower reactivity compared to white steel knives, yet with a similar cutting performance, blue steel is a popular choice among knife enthusiasts.

This Nakagawa X Myojin knife is a testament to their joint mastery and unpretentious brilliance that is acknowledged worldwide.

Product Features:

• Brand: Nakagawa X Myojin
• Location: Sakai, Japan
• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Sharpener: Naohito Myojin
• Line: Blue #1 Damascus
• Shape: Santoku
• Construction: San Mai laminate
• Core Steel: Aogami #1 / Blue #1
• Cladding: Iron damascus
• Grind: 50/50
• Finish: Kasumi polish
• Blade Length: 165mm
• Spine: 2.3mm
• Blade Height: 48mm
• Weight: 125g
• HRC: 62-63
• Handle Type: No Handle