Trade In Kaji-bei 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

Trade in nakiri in great with original packaging including BC First Free Sharpening card. This iron clad carbon steel knife shows oxidation on the kireba and saw some slight edge damamge that has since been repaired. Otherwise the knife appears to have been well cared for. Comes with fresh BC edge.

Original Listing:

Kaji-Bei knives are forged and ground in a small workshop behind the smith's house in Sanjo Niigata. Ishikawa-san specializes in smaller knives with a good portion of the makiri (fisherman's knives) used in Japan coming from his small workshop.

Ishikawa-san's knives have a distinctive Sanjo accent with their thick spines and generous proportions. His work is very consistent, evenly forge drawn thin blades and clean grinds. Dare we call his shirogami 2 a poor man's Shigefusa?

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 and 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.