ICHIE x Shibata Knives SG2 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm
About ICHIE X Shibata - Takayuki Shibata is one of the best knife sharpeners in Japan, if not the world. What sets Shibata-san apart is that he cooks a ton, so he really understands how knives need to cut. He has developed an original sharpening method that works great on vegetables, meat, AND raw fish, and that also keeps an edge incredibly well. Most sharpeners finish on one fine-grit stone, but he uses two vastly different grits, one on either side. The resulting edge bites easily into the skin of a tomato, but is smooth enough for slicing sashimi.
As a knife brand, Ichigo Ichie has two halves: Ichigo, meaning lifetime, and Ichie, one-time encounter. Ichigo are knives that we expect will stick around for years, that you can slowly build a set from or return to favourites to get gifts for loved ones. Ichie are knives that we love dearly, but may not stick around in our shops forever. Like a bag of excellent tea or a fine bottle of whiskey, we’ll savour them while they’re around.
About the Shape - A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilised in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.
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About ICHIE X Shibata - Takayuki Shibata is one of the best knife sharpeners in Japan, if not the world. What sets Shibata-san apart is that he cooks a ton, so he really understands how knives need to cut. He has developed an original sharpening method that works great on vegetables, meat, AND raw fish, and that also keeps an edge incredibly well. Most sharpeners finish on one fine-grit stone, but he uses two vastly different grits, one on either side. The resulting edge bites easily into the skin of a tomato, but is smooth enough for slicing sashimi.
As a knife brand, Ichigo Ichie has two halves: Ichigo, meaning lifetime, and Ichie, one-time encounter. Ichigo are knives that we expect will stick around for years, that you can slowly build a set from or return to favourites to get gifts for loved ones. Ichie are knives that we love dearly, but may not stick around in our shops forever. Like a bag of excellent tea or a fine bottle of whiskey, we’ll savour them while they’re around.
About the Shape - A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilised in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.
