Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Nakiri 16.5 cm R2

The Japanese kitchen knife Nakiri is perfect for cutting all kinds of vegetables. This is thanks to its thin yet wide blade. It is an essential tool for people who chop a lot of vegetables, both in home and professional kitchens.

The excellent Shizuku knife line R2 is one of the most popular offered by master Yu Kurosaki. The beauty of its craftsmanship and the famous hammered pattern Tsuchime, which creates the effect of water droplets, add uniqueness. This is where the Shizuku series name comes from. The core of the knives is made from powder steel R2/SG2. The hardening process gives it a high degree of hardness, reaching 62-63 HRC. Two layers of soft steel surround and protect the core. It is worth noting the features of high-quality R2 steel, which is easy to maintain and sharpen, and also retains its edge for a long time. The beautiful handle made of dark rosewood has an octagonal shape, making it suitable for both right- and left-handed users. Anyone who appreciates Japanese knife craftsmanship should choose the Shizuku R2 collection. It is the work of a true master and provides amazing functional qualities.

Technical data:

• Type: Knife Nakiri
• Blade: Core powder steel R-2/SG2
• Handle: rosewood
• Blade hardness: 62-63 HRC
• Total length: 30.6 cm
• Blade length: 16.5 cm
• Blade width: 5.0 cm
• Blade thickness: 2.0 mm
• Sharpening method: double-sided grind
• Weight: approx. 158 g