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 Nakagawa Location: 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