Second Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Discounted for a seam on the forge weld between hagane and jigane. Will not affect performance, steel has excellent temper. Beautifully hand forged suminagashi damascus over aogami 1 carbon steel with horn ferruled ebony handle.

Nakagawa-san's knives are characterized by excellent heat control during forging and a very thorough heat treatment creating knives that have superb edge formation and edge life with good toughness. His carbon steels are usually easy to sharpen across most steel types. Nakagawa-san reputation as one of a few blacksmiths in Sakai to forge Ginsanko and VG10 stainless steels that results in excellent edge life and toughness is well earned.

This knife has a hard carbon steel core with iron cladding for added durability. The entire blade will develop a patina with use, especially with acidic foods. Special attention is needed to keep from rusting. Do not leave wet. Hand wash & dry, no dishwasher. Hardwood-end grain or softwood long grain cutting boards are preferred; avoid bamboo and plastic cutting boards. Rust can be removed with a light abrasive.

Brand: Nakagawa
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka, Japan
Profile: Yanagi
Size: 330mm
Steel Type:  Iron Clad Aogami 1 Damascus
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 485mm
Edge Length: 330mm
Handle to Tip Length: 336mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Thickness: 5.6
Handle Length: 149mm
Weight: 284g
Hand Orientation: Right Handed