Nakagawa Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 225/255 mm Size:255 mm Ginsan steel offers the sharpness

Ginsan steel offers the sharpness and fine grain structure associated with carbon steel alongside stainless corrosion resistance

MV steel incorporates molybdenum and vanadium carbides to increase wear resistance without sacrificing toughness

The tsuchime hammered surface finish distinguishes the 33-layer Damascus aesthetic while the blade geometry sits on the thicker side

* Much anticipated Blue 2 core with stainless clad

Nakagawa Blue 2 Kasumi K-tip Gyuto 225/255 mm Size:255 mm Ginsan steel offers the sharpnessMeasurements 225 mm 255 mm Weight 168 g 203 g Tip to Heel Length 211 mm 242 mm Blade Height at Heel 48 mm 49 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2. 3 mm 2. 5 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 0 mm 2. 4 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 0. 7 mm 0. 8 mm Steel: Blue 2 with soft iron clad Hardness: HRC 62 63 Handle Design: K&S Octagonal Teak Handle Hatsukokoro by Nakagawa. The blue 2 kasumi line is a beautiful representation of the classic Sakai