Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 255mm Birch Handle

Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 255mm Birch HandleThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus K tip Gyuto measures 255mm and best fits professional chefs or enthusiasts seeking a double bevel chef knife with precise tip control and reactive carbon steel performance. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron Damascus with a migaki finish. The K tip profile pairs an angled point for scoring and detailing with a flatter edge optimised for push cutting and long

and the dense Black Chacate timber handle offers durability with a fine texture

235 mm  Blade Height at Heel

tapers from 3

this blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation

this knife represents his pioneering fusion of traditional Japanese techniques with Western design influences within the VG10 Rainbow Damascus Diamond Polish line

featuring an edge length of 152mm and a heel height of 29mm

An octagonal Amboyna burl handle with black or blonde horn ferrule provides a traditional Japanese grip without spacers

HRC 60-61 Handle Design

renowned for their superior whetstones

An octagonal ebony handle pairs with the double-bevel grind to support controlled cutting technique

and detailed preparation tasks

it is surprisingly affordable