NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #1 Mizu Honyaki 255mm Gyuto No Handle

Nakagawa x Tokushu White #1 Mizu Honyaki Gyuto 255mm No Handle Experience the pinnacle of Japanese knife craftsmanship with the Nakagawa x Tokushu White #1 Mizu Honyaki Gyuto 255mm. This exceptional honyaki knife is a collaboration between master blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa and Tokushu, bringing you unparalleled quality and tradition in blade forging. Crafting a honyaki knife is one of the most challenging feats in blacksmithing. The process involves forging the blade from a single piece of premium Shirogami (White) Steel #1 and water quenching (mizu honyaki), a method significantly more demanding than oil quenching. Only a select few master smiths can execute this technique without the blade cracking, making honyaki knives rare and highly sought after. Satoshi Nakagawa has mastered this intricate process, creating a stunning honyaki gyuto known for its exceptional thinness and precise cutting ability. The blade achieves an impressive hardness of HRC 65 due to the meticulous water-quen