Takeo Murata AS Kurouchi Wa Nakiri 165mm
About Takeo Murata - Since the early days of Knifewear, Murata-san has been one of our favourite knife makers. Located in Kochi, Takeo Murata is well known as the top knife maker on Shikoku Island. In 1965, at the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship working with his uncle Tokaiji, the foremost blacksmith of his time. Murata-san’s knives continue to be a stunning example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, many decades later. The kanji on the knife blade reads “Made by Buhou”. Buhou is Murata’s chosen artisan name, like how Ian Fraser Kilmister is more commonly known as Lemmy.
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 Takeo Murata - Since the early days of Knifewear, Murata-san has been one of our favourite knife makers. Located in Kochi, Takeo Murata is well known as the top knife maker on Shikoku Island. In 1965, at the age of 16, he started his apprenticeship working with his uncle Tokaiji, the foremost blacksmith of his time. Murata-san’s knives continue to be a stunning example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, many decades later. The kanji on the knife blade reads “Made by Buhou”. Buhou is Murata’s chosen artisan name, like how Ian Fraser Kilmister is more commonly known as Lemmy.
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.
