Daisuke Nishida White #1 Nakiri kurouchi finish-damascus Completely hand-made by Yukihiro-san with

Completely hand-made by Yukihiro-san with a durable shirogami / white #1 core clad in soft-iron with a kurouchi finish

the Kiri is a superb blade hand forged from dozens of layers of VG10 steel

The knife itself is brand new and fitted with an elongated oval walnut handle

the blue #2 is a superb knife at an incredible price point for those seeking an every day versatile chef knife

Night and day - the black pakka wood handle and steel rivets beautifully offset the tall block of a blade that has a unique mottled pattern and flowing lines showing off the exposed steel layers and cutting edge on each and every one

Daisuke Nishida White #1 Nakiri kurouchi finish-damascus Completely hand-made by Yukihiro-san withA super nakiri with a relatively flat profile, its traditional construction also adds a little extra weight which really helps this knife power through vegetables with ease. The grind down to the white #1 steel core and classic kurouchi finish combine nicely to create a subtle but classic knife that will age beautifully as it develops a full patina with use.