Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri
Sakai Takayuki

Itsuo Doi Homura Guren Blue #2 Nakiri

£350.00

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£350.00

Forged by master blacksmith Itsuo Doi for Sakai Takayuki it's a powerful feeling and stylish nakiri with an excellent convex grind, intricate and detailed hand hammered finish and is a knife very much for those who like a feeling of weight!

This nakiri is made in a less common "Higashigata" shape which feautures a more rounded profile and shorter at the heel and typically taller at the tip end of the knife. The heel measurement is 48.3mm and increases to 54.9mm at the tip.

The knife is sold with a magnolia saya designed specifically for it included in the price.

 
Product Code: SAK-0016-##

About this range

First Impressions

The Homura Guren just oozes class. The handle is stunning and when you first take the blade out of the cover you can't help but notice the size - across the range they're big, thick blades with a noticable convex grind tapering down to a spectacular edge.

Beauty

The kurouchi finish on this knife isn't just a typical scruffy blacksmith finish. This is refined and smooth with the hammer forging marks and oversized kanji on both sides of the blades creating a lovely look especially when paired with that single pieces burnt oak handle. 

In Hand

The balance point for the knives due to the thicker spine tends to be forward and somewhere around the kanji marks but they feel well balanced in hand and remain nimble despite their thicker feel. 

Durability

The blue #2 core is treated to around 62-63HRC and will offer plenty of durability and edge retention and is at a nice hardness point for being robust.

Ease of Care

Follow our carbon steel care tips and this is a knife designed for lifelong use.

Our Verdict

The Homura Guren is an exceptional collection of knives made by an highly skilled blacksmith and if you're a fan of thicker and weightier knives then they're a wonderful choice and combine a very high level of fit and finish with great looks and would be a standout knife in any collection.

Knife Measurements

  • Blade Length: 163mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 320mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 48.3mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.02mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.65mm (Measured halfway along spine) 2.65mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 232 grams

Range Specifications

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.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

This knife is sold with a magnolia saya designed specifically for it included in the price.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Itsuo Doi for Sakai Takayuki

For more than 50 years, Doi San has been making top class knives.

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