Harukaze means windy spring and has become one of our best brands for good quality bang-for-your-buck knives with high performance, and excellent steels.
This fine-looking
nakiri is made from the ubiquitous stainless steel known as VG-10. It is also called V-Gold 10 and it is, hands down, the most used stainless steel in the Japanese kitchen knife industry. There are several reasons for this popularity, leading among them is the great stain resistance of the steel and its ability to take a very sharp edge.
This is a classic nakiri and is the most popular blade shape used by Japanese cooks. It's on the long side, which adds balance and versatility to the knife. The edge is double-sided, so it is useful to right- and left-handed users. It is also a breeze to maintain. This is a high performer and a great looker at a very attractive price.
Brand: Harukaze
Location: Sakai, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
Cladding: Hammered Damascus Stainless
Edge Steel: VG-10
Handle: Rosewood Western (Yo)
Hardness: RC 60 (special temper)
Bevel: 50/50 (good for both right- and left-handed users)
Weight: 6.6 oz (188 g)
Edge Length: 161 mm
Total Length: 288 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.9 mm
Blade Height: 44.7 mm