Daisuke Nishida White #1 Nakiri kurouchi finish-damascus the blue #2 is a

the blue #2 is a superb knife at an incredible price point for those seeking an every day versatile chef knife

The knife itself is brand new and fitted with an elongated oval walnut handle

this knife is fitted with a walnut and black buffalo handle

Completely hand-made by Yukihiro-san with a durable shirogami / white #1 core clad in soft-iron with a kurouchi finish

the tiny blade is great for jobs that need intricate control and the appropriately scaled handle makes it very easy to use

Daisuke Nishida White #1 Nakiri kurouchi finish-damascus the blue #2 is aA super nakiri with a relatively flat profile, its traditional construction also adds a little extra weight which really helps this knife power through vegetables with ease. The grind down to the white #1 steel core and classic kurouchi finish combine nicely to create a subtle but classic knife that will age beautifully as it develops a full patina with use.