Nakiri Knife, Aogami 2 with Iron cladding, Kasumi finish - Tetsujin Hamono

SHAPE: Nakiri. A traditional shape used for cutting vegetables and most certainly not bones. Definitely has more than a whiff of resemblance to a mini Chinese cleaver.

STEEL: Aogami (blue paper) 2 steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.

FINISH: Kasumi polish - a hazy, almost matte, effect on the bla

HANDLE: Octagonal Teak handle with black buffalo horn ferule

LENGTH: 165mm

MAKER: Tetsujin Hamono, Tosa

SAUNDERS SAYS:  "An immaculately forged and finished knife"