Hitohira Nakagawa Kyuzo Blue #2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Cherry Wood Handle There is evidence of vintage

There is evidence of vintage quenching techniques on the blade

Direct sunlight cause warp

Size: 254 x 76 x 25mm

Handle to Tip Length: 180mm

This knowledge and skill make Taihei’s handles more durable than mass-produced models as he is making each piece differently to suit the materials in his hand

Hitohira Nakagawa Kyuzo Blue #2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Cherry Wood Handle There is evidence of vintageWe are no longer producing this item or with the same number. Please understand that showing price, description and specs might be old information. Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo In the early 2000s, Kikuchiyo was invited by master craftsman of Sakai to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical, the rough working environment of fire and iron takes a toll on the body and many of the masters' abilities begin to wane in their forties and