About the Maker - Matsubara Hamono

Matsubara Hamono (松原刃物) is a distinguished knife manufacturer based in Nagasaki, Japan. The company is led by Katsuto Tanaka (田中勝人), a fourth-generation blacksmith with over two decades of experience in knife making. The lineage of Matsubara blades dates back to the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185. The company is highly respected in Japan for its exceptional quality knives, which are crafted using traditional forging techniques.

About the Shape - Nakiri

The Nakiri (菜切り) knife is a Western-style Japanese vegetable knife with a thin and broad rectangular blade, a straight cutting edge, and a flat, blunt tip. It is specifically designed to excel at quickly and efficiently chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables.

About the Steel - Shirogami #1

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) Steel No. 1 is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. The steel has a slightly more carbon than the more common Shirogami #2 which makes it a bit harder. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Kurouchi

Kurouchi (黒打ち) refers to the darkened steel surface as a result from the forging process which forms a coating of oxide. It is the most rusting finish of all but gives knives a traditional character.

Matsubara Kurouchi Shirogami #1 Nakiri 165mm	$151.43	Sold by Masaru Knives Malaysia	Ships from Malaysia
Matsubara Hamono White 1 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm	$169.00	Sold by Chef's Edge	Ships from Australia

Matsubara Hamono Shirogami #1 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm

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