Mikazuki - Shirogami No2 Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 165mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Nakiri - vegetable knife
Steel Type: Shirogami No2 carbon steel core, iron steel clad Kurouchi finish
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double bevel
Blade Length: 170mm
Full Length: 310mm
Blade Height (Heel): 52mm
Spine Thickness(Heel): 2mm
Handle: Octagonal magnolia wood with black buffalo horn bolster
Weight: 170g

Type of knife:
Nakiri knife means "cutting vegetables" in Japanese and is is well designed for this purpose. Nakiri has a very thin & almost straight blade which can cut foods evenly from heel to tip so it is easy to chop vegetables. Before Santoku knives become popular, Nakiri was generally used as a common kitchen knife for home cooks in Japan.

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
White Steel No.2 is a high carbon steel developed by Hitachi Special Stainless Steel. This steel is standard and most commonly used for Japanese style knives such as Sashimi and Deba knife for long time. White Steel No.2  gives a very sharp edge and has very good edge retention. It is also very easy to re-sharpen. It will rust if it is left wet or left in contact with something containing any amount of moisture, so need to wipe and dry completely after using. For longer storage protect with a film of oil to avoid lasting. Recommended for first time of Japanese style high carbon steel  knife users.
 
Use and Care
- This is a single bevel knife (one sided edge) for right handed users only.
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. This knife should NEVER be sharpened on a honing steel.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. This is a carbon steel knife. Keep dry after use to prevent rusting.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.