Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Custom #771 Nakiri 165mm
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Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Custom #771 Nakiri 165mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Nakiri
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Blade Material: SKD
Blade Finish: Nashiji
Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Stabilized Wood with Epoxy
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 53mm
Spine Thickness: 4.00mm (Tapered)
Weight: 202g
This custom Yoshikane SKD Nakiri starts with one of Sanjo’s most respected vegetable blades and finishes it with a handle combination selected and assembled right here at Kakushin.
For this particular build, Janie personally selected our Custom Wa-Handle #771 — a 140mm octagonal handle made from stabilized wood and epoxy. The combination gives the traditionally understated Yoshikane blade a completely different personality, adding colour, depth and individuality while still keeping the overall knife refined and balanced.
Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan, the blade uses SKD semi-stainless steel hardened to approximately 63 HRC. SKD is loved because it sits in a very practical middle ground: it offers much of the sharpness, feedback and edge retention people enjoy from carbon steel, while being considerably easier to live with day to day.
The Nakiri profile is purpose-built for vegetable preparation. Its tall rectangular blade provides excellent knuckle clearance and a stable feeling on the board, while the long, relatively flat edge is ideal for push cutting, chopping and precise vegetable work.
Like many Yoshikane knives, the geometry is one of the real highlights. The spine starts at roughly 4mm near the heel, giving the blade some presence and rigidity, before tapering significantly toward the front. Combined with Yoshikane's thin geometry behind the edge, the result is a knife that feels substantial in the hand without feeling heavy or cumbersome through ingredients.
The nashiji finish keeps the blade traditional and understated, with a soft textured surface that fits perfectly with Yoshikane's Sanjo character. Rounded and polished work around the spine and choil adds another level of refinement and makes the knife immediately comfortable in hand.
What makes this particular piece different is the final assembly.
Rather than using the standard olive wood handle normally paired with this blade, we selected Custom Handle #771 from our collection and installed it in-house. The stabilized wood and epoxy construction adds a much more distinctive look while maintaining the clean octagonal Wa-handle shape that suits the Yoshikane blade so well.
Because this exact handle was used for this assembly, this is a one-of-one combination. Once this knife is gone, this exact configuration is gone with it.
For someone who spends a lot of time preparing vegetables and wants a Nakiri with exceptional geometry, traditional Sanjo craftsmanship and a little more personality than the standard configuration, this custom Yoshikane is a pretty special piece.
◻️ Additional Information
Please note that colours, shading, and overall appearance may vary slightly between photos and the product you receive. Lighting, camera exposure, and reflections on materials like steel, epoxy, and wood can all create subtle differences.
Many of our items are handmade, which means each piece has its own character. Minor variations in pattern, texture, or finish are normal and part of the craft.
If you’d like to see additional photos or close-ups of any item, feel free to request them before or after placing your order—especially for one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re always happy to help you choose the perfect knife or handle.
◻️ Sharp Certified
Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
Every product listed on our website is physically in stock at our shop and typically ships within 24 hours — giving us enough time for sharpening and proper packaging.
The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, additional customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; all our prices are clear and upfront.
For international orders, we take care of providing the declarations documents on items from foreign countries.
We know choosing a knife online isn’t always easy. To make things stress-free, we offer a flexible 30-day Return Policy on regular-priced items. Take a look at our full policy for all the details!
◻️ Contact Us
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