Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt KashiThe Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Aogami #2 carbon steel with stainless cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise push cuts. Forged by fourth generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka at Matsubara Hamono in Nagasaki, this 165mm blade features a nashiji surface finish and sanmai stainless clad construction over the reactive Blue 2 core. The flat edge

265 mm  Blade Height at Heel

while the straighter edge profile suits slicing

This mirror polished finish requires specific care to maintain its appearance over time

this knife combines distinctive visual presentation with functional performance specifications suited to daily professional use or collector appreciation

AUS-10 steel measures 58–60 HRC and offers high toughness

the knife features a spine measuring 2

and handle makers upholding traditional Sakai knife-making methods

Both of them are among the elite group (currently less than 30) of the Dentou Kougeishi (Traditional Craftsman)

with a hardness between 54 and 60 HRC

The construction is on the thicker side

and disjointing meat

where forging and finishing occur under one roof