Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Left-handed Kamagata Usuba 210mm Mirror PolishThis Satoshi Nakagawa VG10 Left handed Kamagata Usuba 210mm is a single bevel vegetable knife with a mirror polish finish, built specifically for left handed users requiring precision vegetable preparation. Forged in Sakai by Satoshi Nakagawa, this blade features a Kamagata profile with a curved tip suited for intricate decorative cuts and peeling tasks like Katsuramuki. The 210mm size provides ample length for processing larger vegetables while

4mm at the heel tapering to 0

though the steel can be relatively hard to sharpen

The Western Pakka wood handle includes a welded bolster

saving the cost of replacing the base and reduce shipping cost

I saved for quite a long time to finally pull the trigger on a very high end Yanagiba (by Keijiro Doi

both the bladesmith and sharpener have to be highly regarded masters

It is perfect for those looking to give Japanese traditional deba a try but fear about the relative high maintenance of carbon steel

Optional Saya Available

so it gets sharper than the traditional non-PM steel

5 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2

The etched surface finish highlights the hand-forged damascus cladding

the highest quality knives possible with fascinating shapness and easy handling