On my first trip to Japan I visited Mr. Kenishi Shiraki who at the time was considered one of the top blacksmiths in Japan. During my visit I met his young apprentice named Satoshi Nakagawa who had been working with Shiraki san for a couple of years. Now Mr. Shiraki has retired and Nakagawa san has taken over the business and is now a master smith in his own right.
Blacksmith: Nakagawa San
Sharpener: Morihiro san
Location: Sakai Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Cladding: Damascus
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Edge Grind: Double Bevel Even 50/50
Handle: Ebony Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 7oz / 202g
Blade Length: 202mm
Overall Length: 342mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47.5mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Fantastic on shallotsPosted By: Nic
3 people found this review helpful
4/5 stars.
Edge needed some stropping, which it responded to very well.
I knocked one star off because the grind is fairly thick going down until the point, but once you get into the tip it's fantastic on shallots.
Excellent fit and finish, handle is a touch heavy, throws off the balance a little bit.
Cladding is mildly reactive, wiped off onion reaction almost immediately after spotting, will develop into a wonderful patina.
Thanks
Nic
3 people found this review helpful
4/5 stars.
Edge needed some stropping, which it responded to very well.
I knocked one star off because the grind is fairly thick going down until the point, but once you get into the tip it's fantastic on shallots.
Excellent fit and finish, handle is a touch heavy, throws off the balance a little bit.
Cladding is mildly reactive, wiped off onion reaction almost immediately after spotting, will develop into a wonderful patina.
Thanks
Nic
