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NAKAGAWA HAMONO Silver #3 Kasumi Sujihiki 270mm No Handle

Experience the pinnacle of Sakai craftsmanship with the Nakagawa Silver #3 Sujihiki 270mm, a knife that reflects the extraordinary skill and dedication of blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa. Trained by the legendary Kenichi Shiraki of Shiraki Hamono, Nakagawa-san carries forward a legacy of excellence in traditional Japanese knife-making.

This exceptional Sujihiki is forged from Silver 3 steel, also known as ginsanko, a material revered for its sharpness and durability. Crafted by Hitachi Japan, this steel is tailored for high-end kitchen knives, offering a balance between ease of sharpening and long-lasting edge retention, comparable yet often preferred over VG10 steel for its superior sharpness and feel.

The knife showcases a classic Kasumi finish, a testament to the traditional techniques that have been perfected over generations. The Silver #3 steel core is enveloped in a protective layer of stainless steel, resulting in a blade that marries the aesthetics of traditional Japanese knives with the practicalities of modern culinary demands.

Knife Specifications

• Blacksmith: Nakagawa San
• Location: Sakai, Japan
• Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
• Cladding: Stainless Steel
• Finish: Kasumi
• Edge Steel: Ginsan #3 (Silver #3)
• Edge Grind: Double Bevel Even 50/50
• Weight: 116g
• Blade Length: 260mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.93 mm
• Spine Thickness Mid: 2.46 mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 37.0 mm
• Handle: No Handle