About the Maker - Naoki Mazaki

Naoki Mazaki (眞崎直樹) is a relatively young knife maker based in Sanjo, Niigata. After spending 5 years working as an apprentice at Yoshikane Hamono, Mazaki-san decided to pursue a more traditional way of making knives. Working as a solo blacksmith, Mazaki-san produces knives alone in his workshop with all aspects of the production taken care by him, all by hand.

About the Shape - Petty

Petty (ぺティ) knives are considered to be a smaller version of the Gyuto and are similarly used as an all-rounder knife to peel, slice, dice, mince, peel and trim a variety of smaller fruits, vegetables, herbs, garnishes and proteins.

About the Steel - Shirogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) No. 2 steel is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Nashiji

Nashiji (梨子地) literally translates to pear-fruit-skin as the finish imitates the skin of an Asian pear. This finish is created by polishing away the dark oxides while retaining the rough texture. Some may say Nashiji is in the middle between Kurouchi and Migaki.

Naoki Mazaki Shirogami #2 Nashiji Petty 120mm

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Japanese Chef Knife Mazaki Naoki White 2 Black Nashiji Petty 90mm-120mm -150mm

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