Sakimaru Yanagiba knife, VG10 stainless steel, mirror finish - Nakagawa Hamono

Satoshi Nakagawa is the young talent trained at Shiraki Hamono. He is working with a range of carbon and speciality steels and producing some really covetable knives. 

SHAPE: Sakimaru Yanagiba. A version of a single beveled yanagiba, being used for precise slicing typically when preparing sushi. With it's distinct flat tip making it look more like a samurai sword than a chef knife, it's the ultimate Japanese knife.

STEEL: VG10. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.

FINISH: Mirror polished.

HANDLE: Octagonal ebony handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule

LENGTH: 270mm in length.

MAKER: Nakagawa Hamono.

BEST FOR: Those looking to own a knife from one of the newer talents coming from Sakai.

SAUNDERS SAYS: "The blacksmith that can literally do everything has again made a masterpiece. Wow"

These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.