Tokushu Knife Iron Clad White #2 Forged Finish Nakiri 165mm – Custom Wa Handle

The Tokushu Knife Iron Clad White #2 Forged Finish Nakiri 165mm pairs a rectangular vegetable blade with your choice of custom wa handle. The dark forged finish contrasts with the polished bevel, while the 49 mm heel height provides useful knuckle clearance for chopping, slicing and dicing.

A White #2 (Shirogami #2) carbon steel core is clad in iron. The spine tapers from 3.3 mm at the heel to 1.4 mm at the midpoint and 1.2 mm at the tip. Choose one of the four photographed handle combinations, or select Blade Only for an unhandled blade.

Handle options

• Rosewood & Horn: figured rosewood with a light horn ferrule; shown in the first six photographs.
• Amboyna & Horn: figured Amboyna wood with a light horn ferrule.
• Ebony & Horn: dark ebony with a naturally patterned horn ferrule.
• Rosewood & Ebony: rosewood with a dark ebony ferrule.
• Blade Only: supplied without a handle; a suitable handle must be securely fitted before use.

Each handled option is shown in its own photographs. Natural wood grain and horn markings give each handle its individual appearance.

Specifications

Measurements are approximate and may vary between individual knives and handle combinations. The 300 mm overall length and 173 g weight refer to the measured handled knife and do not apply to the blade-only option.

Care

Both the carbon steel core and iron cladding are reactive: patina is normal, and the blade can rust if left wet. Wash by hand, wipe during use and dry thoroughly after washing. Do not soak or put in a dishwasher. Apply a light coat of food-safe knife oil before extended storage.

Use a suitable wooden or soft plastic chopping board. Avoid bones, frozen food, twisting the edge and hard cutting surfaces. Maintain the edge with whetstones.