Yosimitu Kajiya Shirogami #2 Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-kurokaze the taller and flatter profile

the taller and flatter profile of the kiritsuke version of the gyuto is an ideal choice for a wide range of jobs

A lovely larger sized gyuto finished to an excellent standard and feels great in hand when making light work of a wide range of ingredients

This knife has been fitted with the stunning one-off custom handle shown in the product photos made for us by @letshandlethis

Made by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Myojin Naohito this sensational kasumi finished santoku boasts an edge that is one of the best around and everything about the knife from that kasumi finish to the attention to detail on the rounded heel and spine are of the highest standard

Balanced just around the heel

Yosimitu Kajiya Shirogami #2 Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-kurokaze the taller and flatter profileA very traditional nakiri for all your veg prep needs, it's thin behind the edge and the Shirogrami #2 core steel gives a nice toothy cutting feel on softer skinned foods and thanks to the thin and relatively short construction it's balanced just between heel and kanji for comfortable use. This knife is fitted with a stylish octagonal poplar handle finished with a red and green bolster.