Nihei White #2 Stainless Clad Sujihiki 210mm
Nihei knives are produced in Fukushima, Japan by a former apprentice of Yoshikane Hamono, the talented Takahiro Nihei. Forged from White #2 high carbon steel rated at 63-64HRC with a soft stainless cladding. White #2 steel is extremely sharp, has amazing edge formation and is very easy to resharpen.
The blade is finished with a kurouchi on the top of the blade with a light forged texture. The bevels have a smooth kasumi finish. These knives have thin grinds, nice midweight workhorse feel, and very nice distal taper. Octagonal burnt chestnut handles with walnut ferrule.
Edge length: 220mm
Height at heel: 37mm
Thickness above heel: 3.4mm
Weight: 128g
**Please note that the knife pictured is not always the one you will receive. Due to the handmade nature of these knives, these dimensions may vary slightly. The color and pattern of the knife, handle and ferrule may vary from knife to knife. Please contact us if you have a particular request.