{"title":"Line Collection For Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Etched black Wide Bevel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-satoshi-nakagawa-blue-1-etched-black-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring Blue 1 steel and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for professional chefs and collectors seeking reactive carbon steel performance with an etched black finish. The 210mm blade measures 48mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 2.8mm at the heel, 2.1mm at mid, and 0.9mm at the tip, weighing 138g total. This wide bevel profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue 1 (Aogami #1) carbon steel achieves 61-64 HRC and contains 1.3% carbon with 1.75% tungsten for edge retention and sharpening response. As this knife is not stainless clad, the san-mai soft iron Damascus construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust and allow patina development. The etched black surface finish distinguishes this blade within Nakagawa’s wide bevel line produced in Sakai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal WA handle crafted from stabilised birch burl provides a traditional Japanese grip with enhanced durability through the stabilisation process. Satoshi Nakagawa forged this blade in Sakai using heat treatment techniques developed during his tenure with Kenichi Shiraki, applying expertise in Hitachi steels to this double-bevel gyuto configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432994132189,"sku":"NAKA_B1EBDA_GY210_BR","price":535.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxSatoshiNakagawaBlue1EtchedBlackDamascusGyuto210mma.jpg?v=1747296668"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-x-satoshi-nakagawa-blue-1-etched-black-damascus-k-tip-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Etched Black Damascus K tip Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa 210mm K-tip Gyuto features a Blue 1 carbon steel core with soft iron Damascus cladding and suits professional chefs or enthusiasts seeking precise tip-led cutting. The double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled K-tip point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring work. Satoshi Nakagawa forged this knife in Sakai using Hitachi Blue 1 steel hardened to 61-64 HRC, delivering high edge retention and toughness that responds well to sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reactive san-mai construction lacks stainless cladding and requires immediate drying after use to prevent rust, though regular care allows a protective patina to develop over time. An etched black surface finish distinguishes this wide bevel blade within Nakagawa’s Damascus line. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer, providing durability and distinct grain texture. Measuring 202mm at the edge with a 48mm heel height, the knife has a spine thickness of 3.7mm at the heel tapering to 0.2mm at the tip and weighs 169g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakagawa Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46433017397469,"sku":"NAKA_B1EBDA_KGY210_BR","price":649.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxSatoshiNakagawaBlue1EtchedBlackDamascusKtipGyuto210mma.jpg?v=1747297153"},{"product_id":"nakagawa-blue-1-ku-damascus-sujihiki-240mm-etched-black-by-hatsukokoro","title":"Nakagawa Blue 1 KU Damascus Sujihiki 240mm Etched Black Ebony by Hatsukokoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nakagawa Blue 1 KU Damascus Sujihiki 240mm is a double-bevel slicer forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai, best fit for professional chefs and collectors requiring a long carbon steel blade for protein work. The 240mm length provides balanced cutting agility for thin carving of proteins, terrines, and patés, while the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction during slicing tasks. This Sujihiki features a flat geometry suited to portioning large meat cuts and acts as an effective melon cutter when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade core is Hitachi Blue 1 \/ Aogami #1 carbon steel with a san-mai soft iron Damascus clad construction that is not stainless. This reactive steel requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust, though it develops a protective patina over time. The etched Kurozome wide bevel finish distinguishes this line from standard polished Sakai blades. Weighing 174g with a spine measuring 3.4mm at the heel and 0.9mm at the tip, the knife pairs with an octagonal ebony handle that offers a tapered geometric grip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satoshi Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46662105628893,"sku":"NAKA_B1EBDA_SJ240-EB","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NakagawaBlue1DamascusSujihiki240mmKUfinishebony-20250813-03.jpg?v=1755081638"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/line-collection-for-nakagawa-blue-1-damascus-etched-black-wide-bevel.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}