Tojiro Shirogami Kurouchi 165mm Nakiri 300mm paired with a good quality

paired with a good quality strop

The distal tapering is amazing and the blade is thin behind-the-edge

and a luxury handle made out pressed and laminated red Pakkawood with a phenol resin coating for superb handling and robustness

but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect

Tojiro Shirogami Kurouchi 165mm Nakiri 300mm paired with a good qualityThis shirogami steel nakiri is for those who are on a budget but want to try a made in Japan carbon steel knife. While you cannot expect the forging, grinding, fit and finish to match a mid range high end Japanese knife, this nakiri is a great entry into the world of Japanese carbon steel knives. It can also be used as a carbon knife to practice knife sharpening. Spec Origin: Tsubame Sanjo, Japan Brand: Tojiro Knife Type: Nakiri Steel Type: Shirogami