Matsubara Nashiji Aogami #2 Santoku 165mm Japanese knives and start sharpening

and start sharpening

The delicate sharp sword tip makes them very useful for small or intricate work like preparing garnishes

The tip gives the knife ideal properties for fine cuts on fish

perfectly matching the black blade for a visually stunning and balanced design

Matsubara Nashiji Aogami #2 Santoku 165mm Japanese knives and start sharpeningThis hand forged Santoku has a blade length of 165mm. It was forged in traditional handwork by Tanaka san from the Matsubara forge in Japan. The Nakiri has a matte Nashiji finish which results from the 3 layer blade structure, consisting of the softer sheath steel and the very hard inner core steel, which forms the cutting edge of the knife. The Nashiji finish has a rustic appearance because the blade blade is not polished. The core of the blade is