SATOSHI NAKAGAWA Damascus Blue #1 Kiritsuke-Yanagiba 270mm (no handle)
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When you see a Satoshi Nakagawa knife in the wild, you can immediately tell it is forged by someone with a tremendous amount of skill. That is because Nakagawa-san's teacher was none other than the famous Kenichi Shiraki of Shiraki Hamono.
Of course every blacksmith must one day pass down the torch to enjoy their days in the mountainside, as opposed to the hot sooth covered factory. Nakagawa-san was the man to whom the torch was handed to when Shiraki-san retired in 2020. Satoshi Nakagawa is not only capable of forging knives using a variety of steels, but can also create honyaki knives, which requires a tremendous amount of skill and discipline.
Here, Nakagawa-san shows his skill by offering an absolutely stunning blue carbon core steel #1 wrapped in a very high contrast iron Damascus knife. His embossed maker's mark is also very pronounced in this knife adding to the magic of a truly masterful handmade piece.
Perhaps the most often seen and recognizable by non-Japanese kitchen knife users is the yanagiba. Traditionally single bevel, this is the knife you'll immediately notice when going to a sushi restaurant and are wondering what that long sabre like knife the chef is using to prepare your sushi. The kiritsuke tip adds even more functionality, allowing for fine detail work and scoring skin with ease!
The only thing this gorgeous knife is missing, is a gorgeous custom handle. Choose yours here!
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Core Steel: Blue #1 carbon steel
Construction: Ni-Mai laminate
Finish: Damascus
Cladding: Iron Damascus
Grind: Single bevel right handed
Style: kiritsuke-yanagiba
Blade Length: 270mm
Spine: 4.4mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Weight: 160g
HRC: 64
Handle: No handle
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.
