Nakagawa - Ginsan Polished 300mm Yanagiba
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Our Comment
The slightly convex kiriha bevel assists in separating ingredients. The small secondary bevel experiences minimum pressure at the cutting edge.
- Edge retention: Poor/Average/Good/Great/Excellent
- Corrosion Maintenance: Low/Average/High
Specifications
| Blade Length: | 290mm |
| Overall Length: | 450mm |
| Blade Height: | 37mm at heel |
| Spine Thickness: | 3.8mm at heel |
| Weight: | 235g |
| Steel Category: | Stainless Steel |
| Steel Type: | Ginsan |
| Hardness: | 60-62HRC |
| Construction: | Nimai (Two layers) |
| Outer layers: Stainless clad | |
| Finish: | Mirro-Polished Flat, Kasumi Kiriha |
| Handle Type: | Japanese Wa handle |
| Octagonal, Ebony | |
| Made in: | Sakai, Japan |
| Other note: |
Sharpening
- Touch up and sharpen regularly to remove micro cracks that develop from normal use and corrosion. This will minimise the chance of chipping. We recommend sharpening on whetstones.
- Using fixed cross-blade type pull-through sharpeners is strongly not recommended. They can chip knives instantly only with a little twisting motion.
Care and Use
Use
- Do not attempt twisting or torqueing while cutting.
- Do not cut bones, frozen foods or any other hard objects. Use an appropriate knife like thick blades.
- Using a timber or synthetic rubber cutting board is recommended. Plastic should be fine, but glass, ceramic, or bamboo boards should be avoided.
Cleaning
- Dry well after washing. You may use hot water to assist.
- No dishwasher use.
Storing
- Apply a thin coat of camellia oil, particularly when storing a carbon steel knife for a long period.
- Storing in a cover or sheath that has been contaminated with rust is not recommended.
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ABOUT THE MAKER AND BRAND
Nakagawa Uchi Hamono
中川打刃物
Satoshi Nakagawa(中川悟志), a renowned blacksmith in Sakai, Osaka, Japan, took over Shiraki Hamono in 2021 after training under master Kenichi Shiraki for 16 years. Renaming it Nakagawa Uchi Hamono, Satoshi became the youngest Dentou Kougeishi (Traditional Craftsman recognized by the Japanese government) in 2023. He excels in producing a wide range of forged steels, including white, blue, Ginsan, VG10, and honyaki.
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