HG Blade Nakiri Knife 180mm Kurouchi Finish 1084 High Carbon Steel

Experience Australian Craftsmanship in a High-Performance Kurouchi Nakiri

The HG Blade KUROUCHI-OAK Nakiri 180mm is 100% Australian made - hand-forged by Hayden Gregory in his one-man workshop from 1084 high carbon steel, finished in kurouchi, and fitted with a Tasmanian Oak handle. No two knives are ever the same.

The Specs

• Steel: 1084 high carbon steel
• Grind: 50/50 V-bevel
• Blade length: 180mm | Total length: 345mm | Height: 50mm
• Spine thickness: 3.5mm tapered
• Weight: 179g
• Handle: Tasmanian Oak with Australian Red Gum and Pine spacers
• Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)
• Origin: Made in Australia

The HG Blade Difference

Every HG Blade knife is hand-forged by Hayden Gregory, bearing the hammer marks of its maker - a guarantee that no two knives are identical. The Nakiri is Japan's dedicated vegetable knife, and this Australian interpretation brings that flat-edged precision to a hand-forged 1084 carbon steel blade. The kurouchi finish preserves the blacksmith's black scale from the forging process, giving the blade its distinctive dark patina while helping protect the carbon steel from rust and further oxidation. The thick 3.5mm spine tapers to a fine tip, and the 50/50 V-bevel grind makes sharpening straightforward on any whetstone. The Tasmanian Oak handle, with its Red Gum and Pine spacers, is hard-wearing and distinctly Australian.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil to the carbon steel blade to prevent rust
• Hone regularly; sharpen on a whetstone when needed
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll