Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Left-handed Kamagata Usuba 180mm Mirror Polish

Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Left-handed Kamagata Usuba 180mm Mirror PolishThis Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Left handed Kamagata Usuba 180mm Mirror Polish is a single bevel vegetable knife built specifically for left handed users performing precise katsuramuki and decorative cutting. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features a nimai stainless clad construction with a mirror polish finish and an octagonal ebony handle. The Kamagata profile includes a curved tip suited for intricate peeling tasks and detailed

such as the kurouchi finish and tsuchime (hammered) patterns

Masutani produces these knives in Takefu Knife Village with a focus on excellent grinding and out-of-the-box sharpness

Adding the risk of knife being damaged during transportation

35 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

A saya is included for storage protection

The SG2 steel measures 62-64 HRC and contains 1

not by having a glass at the back

Kurosaki as one of the leading new generation blacksmith in Japan

black pakka wood handle

and handle making processes for this specialist tool

specifically on the Goto Islands

but according to master Hanaki this is probably the only batch that he is going to make (at least in the foreseeable future)