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Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
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Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood

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Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood
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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
Blue 2 Core, Iron Kurouchi Clad
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Attentive
4 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Nakiri
Blade Material
Blue 2 Core, Iron Kurouchi Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Snakewood w/Black Horn
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
160mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
4mm/2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
54mm
gWeight
162g

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.

Forged In Sakai·Brand

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai, Osaka
Sakai Kikumori

Holder of Japan's Traditional Craft designation, one of the highest distinctions in the trade.

Coordinates
34.6°N · 135.5°E
Signature
Traditional Sakai Company
Steels
Aogami #2Shirogami #2Ginsan
Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.
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Sebastian Beard
Didn't expect to love it this much

My first nakiri, but I'm extremely happy with it. Great weight and balance. The flat tip makes working quickly feel comfortable and safe handling the blade. Control and sharpness are fantastic.

This is my third knife from sakai kikumori and they have all been wonderful and are amongst my sharpest knives.

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Alix Richards

Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm - Snakewood