Takeda Stainless Clad Nakiri 170mm With Saya. This masterfully crafted blade features a precision 50/50 compound grind with an exceptionally tall, thin edge bevel, offering outstanding cutting performance. The Aogami Super steel core is expertly heat-treated to achieve a Rockwell Hardness rating of 62, balancing durability with superior edge retention and sharpness.
To enhance corrosion resistance and simplify maintenance, the carbon steel core is clad in kurouchi-finished stainless steel. Revered by knife enthusiasts worldwide, Takeda’s knives are often regarded as the gold standard in Japanese performance cutlery.
One per customer.Brand: Takeda Hamono
Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda
Location: Niimi, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Core Steel: Aogami Super
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
Weight: 5.1 ounces
Blade Length: 170 mm (6.75")
Overall Length: 305 mm (12")
Thickness at Heel: 2.5 mm
Blade Height: 55 mm
Saya Included
To enhance corrosion resistance and simplify maintenance, the carbon steel core is clad in kurouchi-finished stainless steel. Revered by knife enthusiasts worldwide, Takeda’s knives are often regarded as the gold standard in Japanese performance cutlery.
One per customer.
Please know that all measurements are approximations! Takeda-san and his helpers make each of these knives by hand, without a template. As a result, every knife is unique and the stats will vary.
