170mm Carter Cutlery Nakiri Micarta Yo Handle

Carter Cutlery knives rival the best Japanese high performance knives.

Murray Carter is an ABS master bladesmith and the 17th generation Yoshimoto bladesmith. His knifes are forged with strict adherence to Japanese blacksmithing techniques, allowing him to manipulate steel to its highest potential.

Location: Idaho USA

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: Hand-forged Shirogami #1 (HRC ~64)

Cladding: Stainless

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 double bevel

Handle: Full Tang, micarta and green maple liners. brass pins

Weight: ~230g

Blade Length: 170mm

Overall Length: ~290mm

Thickness at Heel: ~2.9mm

Blade Height: ~55.7mm

The best sharpening tools for kitchen knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.