Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Matsubara Hamono Aogami 2 Bocote KT-208 16.5cm

Master Katsuto Tanaka's Nakiri knife, Matsubara Hamono. This knife has a stainless steel clad Aogami 2 steel body. Nut wood is used to make the handle. Hard maple ring plus macassar ebony. Master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san began producing knives under the Matsubara Hamono brand in 1982, when he was just 20 years old. The Matsubara region's history with knives dates back to 1474, when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira relocated here to work on swords for the Hachiman Shrine. When using a Matsubara Hamono knife, steer clear of anything other than fruits, vegetables, and proteins, such as bones, frozen foods, nuts, and hard candies.