Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm Birch HandleThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus K tip Gyuto measures 210mm and best fits chefs or enthusiasts seeking a double bevel general purpose knife with precise tip control and reactive carbon steel performance. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features an Aogami #1 core with soft iron Damascus cladding in a san mai construction that is not stainless clad. The K tip profile pairs a clipped point with a flatter edge to facilitate push cutting and

This is another new line from Masutani

The coke-bottle shaped western handle incorporates stabilised ambonya burl

1000 Grit (Gouken Arata) – Medium stone and the foundation of regular sharpening

best fit for users seeking a compact everyday blade with Sanjo grind geometry

4 mm heel height and tapers from 2

yet apart from the long waiting queues and a rather costly handle

The Shibata Koutetsu Chromax Boss Nakiri 175mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Chromax stainless steel and an octagonal ebony handle

The stainless cladding ensures corrosion resistance while the double bevel suits general-purpose kitchen work

The Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring an SG2 stainless steel core and western handle

This Sakai Takayuki Gintan Left-handed Yanagiba 270mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for left-handed professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise raw fish preparation

325 mm  Tip to Heel Length

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers