Discover the unparalleled artistry of Sakai's blacksmith, Satoshi Nakagawa. During my maiden journey to Japan, I had the privilege of meeting the esteemed Mr. Kenishi Shiraki, widely regarded as one of Japan's premier blacksmiths. It was here that I was introduced to his promising apprentice, Satoshi Nakagawa. Having honed his skills under Shiraki-san's tutelage, Nakagawa-san has since stepped into the limelight, filling the shoes of his mentor and establishing himself as a master smith. Today, he stands at the helm of Nakagawa Hamono in Sakai, marking his spot in one of Japan's renowned knife hubs.
Blacksmith: Nakagawa San
Location: Sakai Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kasumi
Edge Steel: Ginsan
Edge Grind: Double Bevel Even 50/50
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 5.5oz / 156g
Blade Length: 171mm
Overall Length: 315mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.9mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47.6mm
