Yoshim Kato’s decades of experience are evident in this beautiful 165mm nakiri from the Masakage Yuki series of knives. The knife wears a characterful nashiji (pear skin) finish and is constructed of a Shirogami #2 carbon steel core wrapped in low maintenance stainless steel. The fine edge taking of Shirogami #2 coupled with the excellent grind on this knife yields an extremely high level of performance. Please note that individual knives may vary from the posted specifications and that the carbon core steel will darken with normal use.
Brand: Masakage
Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
Location: Takefu Village, Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Nashiji Stainless
Edge Steel: White #2
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Oval Magnolia
Ferrule: Red Dyed Pakka Wood
Weight: 5.8 oz (166 g)
Edge Length: 162 mm
Total Length: 315 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height: 59 mm
Reviews
11 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Worth the waitPosted By: Bob Z
2 people found this review helpful
After watching the video been wanting one of these for years and grabbed one from the last batch. Nicely done with good fit and finish, red ferrule gives the light colored handle some contrast. Out of box edge was decent, but few minutes on my Shapton 2k made it screamin sharp like this steel is known for.
What sets this knife apart from most nakiri's is that its TALL! Comes in at 60mm which is a full 10 mm more than most other nakiri giving it a bit more scooping area.
Grab one if you get the chance!
2 people found this review helpful
After watching the video been wanting one of these for years and grabbed one from the last batch. Nicely done with good fit and finish, red ferrule gives the light colored handle some contrast. Out of box edge was decent, but few minutes on my Shapton 2k made it screamin sharp like this steel is known for.
What sets this knife apart from most nakiri's is that its TALL! Comes in at 60mm which is a full 10 mm more than most other nakiri giving it a bit more scooping area.
Grab one if you get the chance!
Masakage Yuki NakiriPosted By: Jerome
5 people found this review helpful
I have wanted one of these for years. Found it in stock just after deciding the old nakiri at about 1 inch was ready for the drawer. I knew It would not last, so I jumped. It arrived sharp and shiny. It hit the board within ten minutes of arrival and cuts with minimal effort. I was born and raised in Madison, miss the people, but not the weather
5 people found this review helpful
I have wanted one of these for years. Found it in stock just after deciding the old nakiri at about 1 inch was ready for the drawer. I knew It would not last, so I jumped. It arrived sharp and shiny. It hit the board within ten minutes of arrival and cuts with minimal effort. I was born and raised in Madison, miss the people, but not the weather
Masakage Yuki NakiriPosted By: BT - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I was thrilled that this knife became available. I've become a fan of Japanese carbon knives but had never owned a Masakage or a Nakiri. I think this knife is unbelievably useful and of very high quality. Perfectly balanced with a pinch grip and really thin behind the edge. I'm a very average sharpener using wet stones, but I can get this silly sharp. Easily goes through both hard produce like carrots and soft veggies like over ripe tomatoes. Handle needs a little sanding and sealing. Has hardly formed much of a patina on the exposed edge. Overall, a great looking and performing knife. Buy one if it becomes available!
2 people found this review helpful
I was thrilled that this knife became available. I've become a fan of Japanese carbon knives but had never owned a Masakage or a Nakiri. I think this knife is unbelievably useful and of very high quality. Perfectly balanced with a pinch grip and really thin behind the edge. I'm a very average sharpener using wet stones, but I can get this silly sharp. Easily goes through both hard produce like carrots and soft veggies like over ripe tomatoes. Handle needs a little sanding and sealing. Has hardly formed much of a patina on the exposed edge. Overall, a great looking and performing knife. Buy one if it becomes available!
PerfectPosted By: Tom
2 people found this review helpful
This is such a great knife. I've owned mine for over a year now, and continue to really like it. A couple of people have bought this exact knife after using mine. It is very easy to sharpen and gets exceptionally sharp. Edge retention is good, and it stays rust free with minimal care. The height is nice for transferring food to a pan. Weight, handle, and balance are all perfect for my hand. I also own a gyoto in this line, which is nice, but not perfect the way this nakiri is. I have never used a knife as good as this, and I honesty can't think of a single change I would make to it.
2 people found this review helpful
This is such a great knife. I've owned mine for over a year now, and continue to really like it. A couple of people have bought this exact knife after using mine. It is very easy to sharpen and gets exceptionally sharp. Edge retention is good, and it stays rust free with minimal care. The height is nice for transferring food to a pan. Weight, handle, and balance are all perfect for my hand. I also own a gyoto in this line, which is nice, but not perfect the way this nakiri is. I have never used a knife as good as this, and I honesty can't think of a single change I would make to it.
Wonderful and great finish! Excellent nakiri, excellent valuePosted By: Jeffry B - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
The Yuki is a superb nakiri. Gets wicked sharp, sharpens easily, and with a thin edge it can handle almost anything. Great for fast chopping vegetables and also general use in Asian-style cooking. Blows away my old Mac, Vic and Wusthof nakiris.The rose ferrule is one of the coolest on CKTG, though the handle does need to be sanded lightly and finished with mineral oil to seal out moisture.The extra height makes it good for scooping and long life. It also gives the Yuki more heft and authority than other nakiris even though its thin at the edge.Do be careful with hard stuff like sweet potatoes. Any torquing of the Yuki can cause microchipping. The chips do come out easily, however.
3 people found this review helpful
The Yuki is a superb nakiri. Gets wicked sharp, sharpens easily, and with a thin edge it can handle almost anything. Great for fast chopping vegetables and also general use in Asian-style cooking. Blows away my old Mac, Vic and Wusthof nakiris.The rose ferrule is one of the coolest on CKTG, though the handle does need to be sanded lightly and finished with mineral oil to seal out moisture.The extra height makes it good for scooping and long life. It also gives the Yuki more heft and authority than other nakiris even though its thin at the edge.Do be careful with hard stuff like sweet potatoes. Any torquing of the Yuki can cause microchipping. The chips do come out easily, however.
Masakage Yuki NakiriPosted By: Lamar - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
What a joy to own. So sharp. So beautiful. You pick up this knife and it is so light in your hand. Low maintenance of stainless over carbon steel. The pear skin finish is just perfect. The gentle curve of the choil. This knife is addictive to processing product. I especially like the width as you can scoop up so much from the cutting board. Thank you CKTG!
3 people found this review helpful
What a joy to own. So sharp. So beautiful. You pick up this knife and it is so light in your hand. Low maintenance of stainless over carbon steel. The pear skin finish is just perfect. The gentle curve of the choil. This knife is addictive to processing product. I especially like the width as you can scoop up so much from the cutting board. Thank you CKTG!
Great Knife Stellar!Posted By: Dave - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
This thing is amazing. Crazy thin behind the edge. Wedging is minimal. Sharpens easily and fast. I love the height for scooping ingredients. Beautiful to look at and a true joy to use. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a nakiri.
2 people found this review helpful
This thing is amazing. Crazy thin behind the edge. Wedging is minimal. Sharpens easily and fast. I love the height for scooping ingredients. Beautiful to look at and a true joy to use. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a nakiri.
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3 people found this review helpful
Picked one of these up last week, by far my favourite knife out of my collection right now. slices through almost all veggies without any effort and its very light! so glad i bought it, worth every penny.
3 people found this review helpful
Picked one of these up last week, by far my favourite knife out of my collection right now. slices through almost all veggies without any effort and its very light! so glad i bought it, worth every penny.
