Nakamura knives have been established in 2015 in Chiba city the capital of Chiba prefecture by Mr Nakamura an experienced and famous sushi chef that had been working for years in Japan and Los Angeles. His immense experience in world’s best kitchens helped him create some amazing knives with remarkable cutting abilities. Their trademark knives “Kaishin”, which are their high-end knives, are  forged and grinded by some of the most experienced craftsmen in Sakai-city at Osaka and they are well recognized for their beautiful profiles but also for their very thin behind the edge geometry.  “Kai” means a pioneer (魁) and “Shin” means a spirit (心). Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. A stainless every day use tool that features a beautiful pattern combining Damascus and Hammered styles and that needs minimum care as it is made from high carbon rust resistant steel. Western type Mahogany handle that fits all hand sizes and that most people outside Japan are used, will become your favorite companion in your kitchen.

Brand / Blacksmith:	Nakamura
Series:	Kaishin Layered Damascus Hammered
Knife type:	Petty
Blade Length / Total length (mm):	140 / 245
Grind:	50 / 50
Finish:	Damascus / Hammered
Steel type:	VG-10
Forging method:	Stainless
HRC hardness:	60-62
Handle type / Material / Ferrule:	Western / Mahogany / Inox
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm):	1,6 / 0,2
Blade height at heel (mm):	28
Weight (gr):	87
Notes:	Optional fitting Saya available