Makoto Kurosaki Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm

Experience Hammered Damascus Precision in a Japanese Vegetable Knife

Crafted by Makoto Kurosaki - trained under the legendary Hiroshi Kato in Takefu - this nakiri features a stainless Damascus cladding over a VG7 core, hardened to 61 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds its bite through daily use.

The Specs

• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Blade Length: 165mm
• Total Length: 310mm
• Blade Height (spine to heel): 51mm
• Spine Width: 2.1mm
• Weight: 153g
• Steel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding
• Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
• Hardness: 61 HRC
• Edge: Double-edged (50/50)
• Handle: Walnut
• Origin: Japan

The Nakiri

Like his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing - making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen. The nakiri's flat blade profile and squared tip make it the ideal tool for clean, full-contact cuts through vegetables - no rocking, no tearing, just precise slices from tip to heel. The tsuchime hammered finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately
• Do not use a dishwasher
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings
• Sharpen with a whetstone to restore the edge
• Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce - the blade may chip
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge