Nakagawa Aogami #1 Damascus Single Bevel Kiritsuke Yanagiba – 10.6″

Specs

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Yanagiba

Note: This knife features a single-bevel edge for precision slicing and is designed for right-handed use only.

Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Aogami 1 (Blue Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kasumi (“Hazy Polish”)
Engraving: Hand Engraved (“Hatsukokoro”)
Edge: Single-Bevel (Right Side)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch

Blade Length: 10.6″ (270mm)
Edge Length: 10.2″ (260mm)
Blade Height: 1.2″ (30mm)
Handle Length: 5.46″ (138mm)
Overall Length: 16.3″ (415mm)
Spine Thickness: 4.8mm
Weight: 7.5 oz. (213g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade and cladding. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.

Item number: NS-B1D-YK270-ST