{"product_id":"tadokoro-nakagawa-aogami-b1-damascus-kiritsuke-240-mm-mirror-finish-blade-only","title":"Tadokoro Nakagawa Aogami 1 Damascus Kiritsuke 255 (240) mm - Mirror Finish | Blade Only","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e255 mm Kiritsuke\u003c\/strong\u003e is forged by \u003cstrong\u003eSatoshi Nakagawa \u003c\/strong\u003ein Sakai and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-ground by Makoto Tadokoro\u003c\/strong\u003e  in Tosa, Japan. Offered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblade only \u003c\/strong\u003efor custom handles or rehandles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTadokoro-san \u003c\/strong\u003etrained from his teens under renowned Sakai grinder and sharpener Morihiro. With about 25 years of experience, his grinding and finishing are exceptionally refined—clean geometry, refined surfaces, and a working edge that performs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNakagawa-san\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for excellent heat control and thorough heat treatment, producing knives with strong edge formation, long edge life, and good toughness. He is among the few Sakai blacksmiths who forge Ginsanko (Ginsan \/ Silver 3) and VG10 stainless to a very high standard. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGinsanko is especially well regarded for edge life, toughness, and how cleanly it takes and holds a sharp edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Aogami 1 Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kiritsuke, 225 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satoshi Nakagawa (Sakai) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener \/ grinder\u003c\/strong\u003e: Makoto Tadokoro (Tosa) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blade only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA long, precise slicer for protein and clean carving work—stainless convenience with high-end Japanese heat treatment and finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSharpener: Tadokoro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBlacksmith: Nakagawa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteel: Aogami 1 Damascus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEdge length: 240 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight at heel: 49.8 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: 164 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpine at heel: 2.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpine midway: 2.4 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpine ~1 cm from tip: 1.3 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat is a kiritsuke?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eA Japanese multi-purpose profile often used like a yanagiba\/gyuto hybrid—long, flat-ish edge, precise tip work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does blade only mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThe listing is the knife blade without a handle, suited to custom handles or replacement blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eForged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai; hand-ground by Makoto Tadokoro in Tosa, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Aogami 1?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHigh-carbon steel known for keen edges and edge retention when properly heat-treated (as with Nakagawa’s work); requires drying and care like other carbon knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68116656324837,"sku":null,"price":6648.33,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/6899\/3941\/files\/library-E275F919-5811-47B7-80B8-261FEB384ABF-L0-001.jpg?v=1794520331","url":"https:\/\/sugicutlery.com\/en-hk\/products\/tadokoro-nakagawa-aogami-b1-damascus-kiritsuke-240-mm-mirror-finish-blade-only","provider":"Sugi Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}