Masashi Nashiji Petty 120 mm Shirogami #2

The versatile, small, yet handy Masashi White 2 Nashiji knife with a 120 mm blade is particularly suitable for processing small food products, such as garlic, mushrooms, or shallots.

Masashi-san makes these knives himself, starting with forging the steel, then grinding and sharpening the blade. He also attaches the knife handles himself. Masashi-san currently lives in Sanjo, Japan, and is a completely independent manufacturer of kitchen knives.

The blade of these beautiful and unique knives is made of three layers and is created using the SAN-MAI technique. In the Masashi Nashiji Shirogami2 series of knives, the core is extremely hard because it is made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The outer layers, on the other hand, are made of soft stainless steel. They protect the core. The SAN-MAI technique ensures that the blades are flexible and durable. Thanks to heat treatment, the knives become very hard. They have a hardness of 62-64 HRC. The Nashiji blade finish is responsible for the characteristic Japanese design. The classic Japanese octagonal “WA” style handle is made of light magnolia wood. It fits very well in the hands of both right-handed and left-handed people.

Specifications:

Brand: Masashi Yamamoto
Origin (Made in): Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: Petty knife
Blade length: 12 cm
Total knife length: 24.8 cm
Blade width at the handle: 2.7 cm
Blade width in the middle: 2.5 cm
Blade thickness at the handle: 4.0 mm
Blade thickness in the middle: 1.6 mm
Handle length: 11.5 cm
Handle: magnolia wood, buffalo horn ferrule
Steel: Shirogami#2 core (high carbon), SUS410 stainless steel cladding
Blade finish: Nashiji
Hardness: 63+/-1 HRC
Grind: double bevel
Weight: 64 g