Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Nakiri 165mm - Shitan Handle

Experience Eight Centuries of Seki Blade-Making in a Damascus Nakiri

The Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Nakiri 165mm is forged in Seki City - Japan's knife-making capital for over 800 years. A Damascus-clad Blue Steel core, sharpened to 61-62 HRC, paired with a warm shitan rosewood handle. A dedicated vegetable knife built for precision, speed, and edge retention.

The Specs

• Steel: Blue Steel No.2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel, Damascus clad
• Hardness: 61-62 HRC
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade height: 53mm
• Blade thickness: 2.5mm
• Handle: Shitan (rosewood), pakka wood ferrule
• Edge: Double bevel
• Origin: Seki City, Japan

The Kanetsune Difference

Kanetsune has been forging knives in Seki City since the tradition of "Seki-den" sword-making was established over 800 years ago. Blue Steel No.2 (Aogami #2) is a high-carbon tool steel prized for its ability to take an exceptionally keen edge and hold it through hard use. The nakiri's flat, rectangular blade is purpose-built for vegetables - the tall 53mm blade height gives full knuckle clearance, and the blunt tip keeps the stroke clean and controlled through the full length of the cut. The Damascus cladding adds visual depth while protecting the core steel, and the shitan rosewood handle provides a warm, dense grip that improves with age.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use - Blue Steel will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
• Do not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip
• Sharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block