Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Nakiri #3000 this nakiri is a great

this nakiri is a great entry into the world of Japanese carbon steel knives

Overall Length: 427mm

Blade Height (at heel): 50mm / 52mm / 52mm

Material: Wenge / Ebony

Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji "Sakai Takayuki" (堺孝行)

Moritaka Hamono Aogami Super Nakiri #3000 this nakiri is a greatHand forged nakiri with Aogami Super core steel using Moritakas signature Warikomi construction, heat treated to 64 HRC, with a medium rough Kurouchi finish and kasumi on the grind. Fairly flat grind and thinness behind edge. Superb edge retention and still easy to sharpen and thin. *Note: the "discoloration" close to tang is part of Moritaka's patented handle assembly, which is basically welded stainless steel to prevent rusting of the nakago.