Daisuke Nishida White #1 Nakiri kurouchi

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A super nakiri with a relatively flat profile, its traditional construction also adds a little extra weight which really helps this knife power through vegetables with ease. 

The grind down to the white #1 steel core and classic kurouchi finish combine nicely to create a subtle but classic knife that will age beautifully as it develops a full patina with use.

First Impressions

White #1 steel is known for its ability to achieve an incredibly fine edge, it's the steel of choice for sushi knives and out of the box, these are impressively sharp and will hold that edge well.

Beauty

There is a raw beauty about these knives, you can really tell that they've been created with a great deal of pride and skill.

They're made entirely by hand although across the range the consistency of the finishing is good but be prepared to see the occasional scuff or impefection.

In Hand

The knives across this range do have a noticeable weight to them when using them and so they've got a reassuring feel in hand.

It's worth noting that the fit of the black ferrule on the handle isn't snug with the handle which some aren't a fan of but it simply reflects the choice of Nishida san preferring to spend more time and effort on the blade and pairing it with a relatively cheap handle.

Durability

White #1 takes and retains an edge very well and this range is forged in a traditional style which adds some weight and thickness to the blade and so while it's not a heavy duty knife, it's got a reassuring feel in hand and the 62-63HRC of the steel will certainly keep performance levels high for a long time.

Ease of Care

This is a fully reactive steel on both the cutting edge and in the cladding so will develop a patina all over the blade as you use it but it's still fairly easy to care for as long as you follow the normal rules - no dishwashers, rinse and dry after use and enjoy the patina as it develops.

Our Verdict

As a full carbon knife made completely from scratch rather than utilising pressed steel you get a blade that takes and retains an edge very well and overall a nice knife for your money.

Nishida san makes all his blades by hand in small batches in his workshop and it's not unusual to see lead times of 9-12 months for his knives so if one is on your wishlist we'd definitely say grab one while they're in stock. If this range is out of stock, you might want to check out the knives from his former apprentice Yukihiro Sakai who makes them in the same way.

The only thing we'd perhaps consider is replacing the handle over time for one that closer matches the quality of the steel but the cheaper traditional style cherry wood handle allows for Nishida san to focus all his efforts on the blade which is exactly how it should be.

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Product details

  • Blade Length: 174mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 324mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 51.7mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.7mm (Spine width above the heel)
  • Total Weight: 183 grams
  • Core Steel: White #1
  • Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
  • Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Japanese
  • Handle Material: Oval cherry wood with a black plastic bolster
  • Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: NISH-003

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

Daisuke Nishida

Based in Kumamoto, Nishida San became a disciple to another blacksmith when he was 19. After 9 years training, in 2006, he went his own way and opened his own workshop. He works with White #1 steel in the traditional hand-made way.

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