Matsubara Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi

Matsubara Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Burnt KashiThe Matsubara Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi is a hand forged Japanese chef's knife from the Matsubara Hamono workshop in Omura City, Nagasaki. It features a Blue 2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel core clad in stainless steel using Sanmai construction. The blade carries a distinctive Nashiji or pear skin finish, created by wire brushing the black oxidation layer after heat treatment. This 210mm model is fitted with a traditional octagonal Burnt Kashi

As part of the Yorokobi line developed specifically by Hatsukokoro

his knife has some of the best finishes out there

this blade features ZDP-189 core steel clad in stainless san-mai construction with a migaki hairline finish

35 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

the knife balances lightness with a refined aesthetic

weighing 154g total

This nimai construction pairs the hard cutting edge with softer iron cladding for structural support during heavy tasks

000 grit is actually a little thicker at 30mm or 1 3/16" thick

The blade construction is san-mai with a Kurouchi surface finish and lacks stainless cladding

this 180mm santoku features Hitachi White 2 steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish

Steel type: Ginsan with stainless cladding

0mm spine at the heel tapering to 1