Nakagawa X Tokushu White #2 Mizu Honyaki 255mm Gyuto No Handle

If you're passionate about high-quality Japanese kitchen knives, you’ve probably heard of renowned brands like Takeda, Nakagawa, and TF. We are thrilled to announce that Nakagawa-san has chosen to collaborate with us on an exclusive honyaki knife release, crafted by the talented Satoshi Nakagawa.

Honyaki knives are highly prized for their complex and demanding production process, requiring a level of skill that sets the best blacksmiths apart. The mizu (water) quenching technique used here is particularly challenging, adding to the knife's prestige and performance, as well as explaining its higher price point.

Satoshi Nakagawa has mastered this process, forging a stunning honyaki from shirogami (white) steel #2. His blades are known for being exceptionally thin, ensuring effortless cutting and enhanced precision. This gyuto boasts a remarkable HRC of 63, attributed to the water quenching process, which, although risky, results in an extraordinary tool when executed perfectly.

With its impressive 255mm length, this honyaki gyuto is an essential addition to any kitchen, offering unparalleled cutting performance and elegance. While it does not come with a handle, this allows you the freedom to customize it to your preference, making it truly your own.

Specifications

Brand: Nakagawa X Tokushu

Sharpener: Master Shuji Yamaguchi

Core Steel Type: White #2 (Rust Prone)

Finish Type: Mirror Wave

Knife Type: Gyuto

Knife Length: 255mm (Sakai measurement from tip to machi)

Handle: No Handle (Serious buyers please contact us for a custom handle consultation)

Measured Blade Length: 241mm

Overall Length: 361mm

Blade Height at Heel: 58.6mm

Spine at Heel: 3.6mm

Spine 1cm Behind Tip: 0.78mm

Weight: 187g