{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro By Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-kasumi-bunka-180mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Bunka 180mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking precise vegetable and meat preparation. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features Aogami #1 carbon steel with a kasumi finish and soft iron san-mai cladding. The 180mm bunka profile provides a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip suitable for slicing, dicing, chopping, and intricate julienning tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reactive carbon steel core requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust and develops a protective patina over time. This wide bevel construction is thin behind the edge and pairs with an octagonal ebony handle that offers a tapered geometric grip. Weighing 169g with a 48mm heel height, the knife measures 3.4mm at the spine above the heel and tapers to 0.7mm near the tip. The Aogami #1 steel achieves HRC 61-64 hardness and sharpens to a fine edge that maintains retention during extended professional service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412082577629,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_BU180","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1KasumiBunka180mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1746497049"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-santoku-180mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Santoku 180mm with an ebony handle is a double-bevel knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a reactive carbon steel blade for general preparation. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this santoku features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron with a kasumi finish. The wide bevel geometry pairs with moderate thickness to support professional kitchen work, while the 180mm edge length suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue 1 carbon steel core measures HRC 63-64 and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust, as the soft iron cladding is reactive rather than stainless. This san-mai construction allows the blade to achieve a fine edge that sharpens readily on whetstones. Weighing 173g with a 48mm heel height, the knife balances through an octagonal ebony handle that provides a tapered geometric grip. The spine measures 3.3mm at the heel and tapers to 0.7mm near the tip, creating a defined profile distinct from standard gyuto shapes for controlled chopping and slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412106137821,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_SA180","price":439.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1WideBevelKasumiSantoku180mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1746497870"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-gyuto-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with an octagonal ebony handle. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this gyuto features Aogami #1 core steel clad in soft iron with a kasumi surface finish. The wide bevel geometry pairs with moderate thickness to support general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue 1 carbon steel core measures HRC 63-64 and requires regular wiping and drying after use to prevent rust, as the soft iron cladding is reactive rather than stainless. This san-mai construction allows the blade to achieve a fine edge that retains sharpness during extended professional work. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip and minimalist aesthetic suited to precise cutting techniques. Weighing between 195g and 218g with a 51mm heel height, this knife offers a defined profile distinct from typical gyuto designs while maintaining the thinness behind the edge necessary for high-performance cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412119048413,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_GY210","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1WideBevelKasumiGyuto210mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1746498263"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-gyuto-240mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a reactive carbon steel blade with an ebony handle. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this knife features Aogami #1 steel at HRC 63-64 within a san-mai soft iron clad construction finished in kasumi. The wide bevel geometry pairs with a 240mm edge length to suit general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the stainless clad specification is no, this reactive carbon steel blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust and develop a protective patina. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip on a knife measuring 352mm in total length and weighing 195g. Blade dimensions include a 52mm heel height, 3.7mm spine thickness at the heel tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, and thin geometry behind the edge. This Hatsukokoro-commissioned line offers moderate thickness and defined profile characteristics distinct from typical gyuto designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412133892317,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_GY240EB","price":669.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1KasumiGyuto240mmWideBevel-20250801-05_dc6245e8-acfe-431c-a176-0f9fadbdd5d4.jpg?v=1754012560"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-k-tip-gyuto-240mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue1 Wide Bevel Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi K-tip Gyuto measures 240mm and best fits professional chefs or enthusiasts seeking a double-bevel knife with precise tip control. Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this blade features Aogami #1 carbon steel clad in soft iron with a kasumi finish. The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the geometry for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust, though proper care allows a protective patina to develop over time. Blue 1 steel offers high edge retention and responds well to sharpening, achieving a fine edge that suits deliberate cutting techniques. The wide bevel grind provides thinness behind the edge while maintaining moderate thickness through the spine for professional kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that balances the 240mm blade length. This K-tip gyuto remains a general-purpose tool but specifically rewards users who employ tip-led precision during food preparation. The defined aesthetic and solid build distinguish this knife within the Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel line commissioned by Hatsukokoro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412148998365,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_KGY240","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1WideBevelKasumiK-tipGyuto240mmEbonyHandlea.jpg?v=1746499105"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-petty-150mm-ebony-handle","title":"Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Petty 150mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi Petty 150mm is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise in-hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai as part of the Hatsukokoro commission, this blade features Aogami #1 carbon steel with a kasumi finish and soft iron san-mai cladding. The reactive construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust, while the wide bevel geometry provides a thin area behind the edge suitable for intricate cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 150mm blade measures 32mm at the heel with a spine thickness of 2.8mm tapering to 1.2mm at the tip, weighing 93g for controlled handling during precision work. An octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the slim profile for detailed manipulation. Blue 1 steel achieves HRC 61-64 hardness, delivering edge retention and sharpening response characteristic of high-carbon Hitachi steels. This petty knife suits users who prioritise cutting performance and traditional carbon steel maintenance in a compact utility format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46412614729949,"sku":"NAKA_B1KA_PE150","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1WideBevelKasumiPetty150mma.jpg?v=1746510429"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue1-wide-bevel-kasumi-k-tip-gyuto-240mm-ebony-handle-copy","title":"Nakagawa Blue 1 K-tip Gyuto 240mm Kasumi Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife from the Hatsukokoro Wide Bevel Kasumi line, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise tip work. Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai, this blade features Aogami #1 carbon steel with a soft iron san-mai clad construction and kasumi finish. The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the knife for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring or picking tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 1 steel measures 61-64 HRC and offers high edge retention, though it is reactive carbon steel that requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust. This wide bevel model is thin behind the edge while maintaining moderate thickness through the spine, measuring 3.6mm at the heel and tapering to 1.0mm at the tip. Weighing 252g with a 228mm edge length, the knife features an octagonal ebony handle with a subtle taper. 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