Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP-40 Damascus Nakiri 165 mm with Western Handle Yoshikawa powdered steels tend to have

powdered steels tend to have superior edge retention and impact resistance

I much prefer that Kagayaki over the similar-sized Shapton Glass Stone because:

Blade length: 240 mm

Overa all length:40

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP-40 Damascus Nakiri 165 mm with Western Handle Yoshikawa powdered steels tend to haveThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP 40 Damascus Nakiri 165 mm with Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring high edge retention. This double bevel nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking. The blade measures 154 mm in edge length with a 47. 7 mm heel height and weighs