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Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony
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Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Ebony

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish
Hardness
63 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Attentive
4 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Nakiri
Blade Material
Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish
Handle Material
Octagon Ebony
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
165mm
Overall Length
265mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.9mm @ MId
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
195g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

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Dominic McKay
Instant classic

It’s rough around the edges, slightly bent and has all the wabi sabi goodness I’d expect of a Shindo. But MAN does it cut.

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Sebastian Nordgren
Excellent

The cheapest nakiri I've ever tried, yet the best performing one.

Having now tried nearly every shape of Shindo available, the nakiri is the star. Ghosts through even large carrots, and is a joy to use. Half an hour of sanding to round the spine makes this a knife that puts most knives, at any price, to shame.