Mazaki White 2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mmThe Mazaki White 2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife forged entirely by Naoki Mazaki in Sanjo, featuring Hitachi White 2 carbon steel and a soft iron clad san mai construction. This profile suits users who prioritise straight push cuts through produce, as the flat edge maintains full contact with the chopping board to ensure clean separation without rocking. The rounded tip offers operational safety while the double

and weighs 183g with a 51mm heel height

providing durability and unique grain textures

weighing 196g with spine thicknesses of 3

this reactive carbon steel blade requires drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation

The blade is sanmai constructed with stainless cladding over reactive White 2 steel

this variant is highly sought after

An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle with spacer provides a traditional Japanese grip that pairs with the heavier blade weight

this deba requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust

offering a controllable chopping action with a less aggressive tip geometry for general kitchen preparation

providing a dense grip material created from laminated wood and resin

The combination of durable materials and inherited forging skills from the Tsugaru sword smith tradition results in a functional tool with visual allure

this piece combines artistic etched damascus aesthetics with functional precision for general purpose tasks