The superb quality and finishing of this knife show the mastery of Satoshi-san's knife making skills and it's one you'll look forward to using every time.
This Hatsukokoro collaboration features an octagonal maplewood handle with a mustard coloured ferrule and heel and does not include a saya.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 234mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 390mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 2.97mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 49.7mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 197 grams
- Core Steel: Silver 3
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This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
Read the Japanese knife care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Various materials and colours available
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: NAKA-001
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife

The 240mm gyuto magnolia saya is a fairly tight fit but is compatable with this knife. Otherwise we would recommend a gyuto (27x5.5cm) sized blade guard to protect this knife if you're not storing it on a magnetic rack or stand.
Blacksmith Profile
Satoshi Nakagawa
Satoshi-san is a highly skilled blacksmith who trained and worked under master Kenichi Shiraki until his retirement at which point he took up the reins closing Shiraki knives and starting a new chapter.