Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi
$298.00
Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi, Japanese vegetable knife
This nakiri is a flat vegetable knife for clean, straight push cuts. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Matsubara with a nashiji 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.
Matsubara nakiri specifications
| Maker | Matsubara |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Nakiri (Japanese vegetable knife) |
| Blade length | 165 mm |
| Steel | Blue #2 (Aogami) carbon steel |
| Finish | Nashiji (textured pear-skin 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 Marcus T.
The Blue #2 takes a wicked edge. Fit and finish are excellent for the price.
by Michael S.
Beautiful Nashiji finish and the edge is incredible. Exactly what I hoped for.
by Greg H.
Best nakiri I have owned. Effortless push cuts and the food just falls off the blade.