165mm Masutani Damascus Nakiri Yo Handle

Masutani kitchen knives are hand-forged in Echizen, Japan, and offer exceptional value.

Location: Echizen, Japan

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: VG-10

Cladding: Stainless 16-layer damascus Steel

Finish: Migaki

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Double-rivet half tang pakka wood

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Blade Length: 165mm

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

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.