Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Aogami super D-502OWN 16.5cm

Yoshimi Kato, a master craftsman, created this 16.5 cm blade Japanese nakiri knife by hand.  A kitchen knife used for slicing and finely chopping vegetables is called a nakiri.  The blade is composed of three layers of high-carbon Aogami steel.  The handle has a walnut bolster and is constructed of oak.  Renowned modern blacksmith Yoshimi Kato is a relative and pupil of renowned master craftsman Hiroshi Kato.  This Japanese knife cannot be used as a kitchen cleaver to cut bones and is not dishwasher safe.