Shiro Kamo Aogami Super Black Kurouchi 16.5cm Nakiri – Hand-Forged Keyaki Wood Vegetable Knife

Master Traditional Vegetable Prep with Shiro Kamo

Elevate your kitchen experience with the Shiro Kamo 16.5cm Nakiri, a masterclass in Japanese blacksmithing. Hand-forged in the historic Takefu Knife Village, this vegetable knife combines a rustic, textured Kurouchi finish with a world-class Aogami Super cutting edge. The signature flat profile of the Nakiri is specifically designed for a smooth, vertical chopping motion, ensuring every slice passes cleanly through vegetables to the board.

Visual & Performance Excellence

This blade features a three-ply construction, centering a legendary Aogami Super steel core between protective layers of stainless steel. The dark, matte Kurouchi (blacksmith) finish offers a striking contrast to the exposed high-carbon edge and the natural, golden tones of the Keyaki wood handle. With a hardness rating of 63-64 HRC, this knife retains an incredible edge while remaining responsive to sharpening.

• Precision Chopping: The 16.5cm Nakiri shape is optimized for processing vegetables without the need for a rocking motion.
• Hand-Forged Heritage: Crafted by Shiro Kamo in Takefu, Japan, using traditional hot-forging techniques.
• Aogami Super Steel: One of the highest grades of carbon steel for maximum sharpness and durability.
• Keyaki Wood Handle: Ergonomic and lightweight Japanese Zelkova wood provides a comfortable, authentic grip.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Shiro Kamo
• Knife Type: Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
• Blade Length: 16.5cm (165mm)
• Core Steel: Aogami Super Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 63-64 HRC
• Finish: Black Kurouchi
• Handle Material: Keyaki Wood (Zelkova)

Note: As this is a carbon steel knife, please clean and dry the blade immediately after use to prevent patina and oxidation.