Description
⚡Takayuki Shibata Super Aogami Nakiri 16cm Ebony Handle with White Turquoise Ring⚡
🔥Brand: #TakayukiShibata
🔪Youtube (Product Video): https://youtu.be/IHrkaZNIfVU
🔪Knife Type: Nakiri
🔪Steel: Super Aogami (Carbon Steel, Rust-Prone)
🔪Size: 16cm
🔪Handle: Ebony with White Turquoise Ring
🔪Saya: Optional purchase available (various materials)
🔪Thickness: ≈1.8mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈5.1cm
🔪Weight: ≈169g
Brand Introduction:
⭕Takayuki Shibata: A sharpening master from Fukuyama, Hiroshima, who transformed decades of experience and his obsession with edges into the knife brand “Koutetsu.”
“Koutetsu” takes its name from Japan’s first ironclad warship, symbolizing strength, resilience, and fearlessness—values reflected in the performance and construction of his knives.
His design philosophy is “ART OVER BEAUTY.” He believes knives are not just ornamental but true works of functional art, embodying craftsmanship, tactile precision, and performance.
The essence lies in the blade geometry and edge line: every bit of force travels to the tip, ensuring precise, effortless cuts.
Through relentless testing and refinement, Shibata’s knives can slice paper with ease and handle hard carrots cleanly. From the feel of the edge to the stability of the handle, “Koutetsu” redefines the bond between chef and knife.
Steel Introduction:
⭕Super Aogami: With hardness up to ≈HRC67, it is the highest-grade carbon steel in Hitachi’s Yasugi Steel lineup. It evolves from Blue #2 (Aogami #2) to Blue #1 (Aogami #1) with higher carbon, and further refined to Super Aogami. Known for superb edge retention, it is favored by advanced users due to its sharpening characteristics.
Knife Introduction:
⭕Nakiri: A traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a rectangular, broad blade. Ideal for slicing vegetables into thin, even cuts and making clean, precise chops, Nakiri is one of the most practical knives for home use.