Anryu Knives Shirogami #2 Nakiri
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A classic nakiri from Shirogami #2 high carbon steel and clad in a multi-layer soft iron outer, it's a great performer with a traiditional finish and paired with a rosewood oval handle with black pakka wood ferrule.
About this range
First Impressions
Impressive sharpness right out of the box and a nice grind on what's a fairly thick knife along the spine so there's plenty of cutting power and robustness.
The shirogami/white #2 steel is easy to maintain and get a great edge on so it's a knife you'll be reaching for time and again.
Beauty
The contrast between the layered carbon steel core and dark, soft iron cladding make it both understated and eye catching at the same time.
If you're looking for a classic Japanese knife then this is a wonderful example showing the contrasting layering of the core steel and the kurouchi blacksmith finish on the cladding.
Durability
The blacksmith or kurouchi finish will protect it to a certain extent however care must be taken to dry the knife carefully after use.
White #2 is a dream to sharpen and will take a screamingly sharp edge and this ranges represents great value for money from such an outstanding blacksmith.
Ease of Care
White #2 steel is really easy to sharpen so maintaining it should be a breeze if you follow our carbon steel care tips. This being a reactive knife you will need to wipe and dry carefully after each use though and over time a patina will develop.
For long term care and maintenance, we recommend a carbon steel care kit.
Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
Our Verdict
The shiro range is great value either as a first knife or an addition to a collection.
Originally made by Katsushige Anryu the Shirogami range is now made in the extremely capable (and strong!) hands of his nephew and apprentice Takumi Ikeda who is a hugely skilled blacksmith so this range is in great hands and continues to provide top quality knives at extremely good value.
There's a good reason these knives are in such short supply so if you're considering one, we'd recommend not hanging around!
Knife Measurements - Anryu Knives Shirogami #2 Nakiri
- Blade Length: 162mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 309mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 50.1mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 3.43mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.77mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.69mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 156 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: White #2
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 61 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Meet the maker
Takumi Ikeda
The shirogami range has been made for many years by master blacksmith Anryu san but with his retirement at the start of 2021, production of this line has passed to his nephew and apprentice and highly skilled blacksmith Takumi Ikeda.
How to choose the perfect knife
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Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
