Posted on 2026-08-12
Product description
Steel: Aogami #1, Soft Iron Clad Damascus
Handle: Ho wood with buffalo horn
Edge Length: 177mm
Blade Height: 56mm
Weight: 160g
Great piece from Yoshikazu Tanaka. Very sharp OOTB. Spine and choil have been nicely rounded. Slight taper to the spine with an unusual profile as the tip end curves up with gives it a bit of versatility from a traditional nakiri. The Damascus cladding is subtle. Never been stropped or sharpened. Used for a couple of meal preps and performed very well.
Condition
- Very good (little to no signs of use)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Imperfections (if any)
Tiny dot in the cladding but not rust and will not hinder performanceCountry of manufacture
- Japan
Brand/Blacksmith
- Tanaka, Yoshikazu
Blade shape
- Nakiri
Blade length (mm)
177Product weight (g)
160Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Aogami #1
Steel hardness (HRC)
- 63
Handle material
- Natural (wood)
Seller's return policy
- International & Domestic returns (5-day Return Policy)