HG Blade Nakiri Knife 180mm Kurouchi Finish 1084 High Carbon Steel (2025)

Experience Australian Craftsmanship at Its Finest

• Steel: 1084 High Carbon Steel
• Grind: 50/50 V-bevel
• Blade Length: 175mm
• Total Length: 330mm
• Blade Height: 48mm
• Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (tapered)
• Handle: Tasmanian Oak with Australian Red Gum and Pine spacers
• Finish: Kurouchi (black forge scale)
• Weight: 145g
• Origin: Made in Australia

Every HG Blade knife is hand-forged by Hayden Gregory in his one-man workshop, with a focus on real-world kitchen performance. The Nakiri is the Japanese-style vegetable knife - a flat-edged, rectangular blade designed for push-cutting and chopping with precision. This 175mm example is built from 1084 high carbon steel, forged by hand and bearing the hammer marks of its maker. The Kurouchi finish - the blacksmith's black forge scale - is left intact, giving the blade a rustic character while providing natural rust resistance. The Tasmanian Oak handle with Red Gum and Pine spacers is uniquely Australian, hard-wearing, and comfortable in the hand. No two knives are ever the same.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a honing steel or ceramic rod
• Sharpen on a whetstone (1000/3000 grit recommended)
• Apply a light coat of camellia oil if storing long-term
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block