Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm, Japanese vegetable knife
This nakiri is a flat vegetable knife for clean, straight push cuts. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Hatsukokoro Shinkiro with a kurouchi finish, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Hatsukokoro Shinkiro nakiri specifications
| Maker | Hatsukokoro Shinkiro |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri (Japanese vegetable knife) |
| Blade length | 165 mm |
| Steel | Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel |
| Finish | Kurouchi (rustic black forge finish) |
| Bevel | Double bevel |
| Best for | Clean vegetable cuts |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for clean vegetable cuts. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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by Tom B.
Great nakiri. Took a light touch-up on the stones to get it exactly how I like it, then flawless.
by Nathan W.
Scary sharp out of the box. Glides through onions and tomatoes with zero effort.
by Ben C.
Feels fantastic in the hand and the Kurouchi looks even better in person.
by Sam O.
The Aogami Super takes a wicked edge. Fit and finish are excellent for the price.
by Marcus T.
Beautiful Kurouchi finish and the edge is incredible. Exactly what I hoped for.
by Michael S.
Best nakiri I have owned. Effortless push cuts and the food just falls off the blade.