Yosimitu Kajiya Shirogami #2 Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-kurokaze Made by Toru Tamura and

Made by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Myojin Naohito this sensational kasumi finished santoku boasts an edge that is one of the best around and everything about the knife from that kasumi finish to the attention to detail on the rounded heel and spine are of the highest standard

Despite the height and thicker spine profile it feels light and nimble in hand

Balanced just around the heel

thin edge and subtle distal taper and has been paired with a dark grey birch handle

the taller and flatter profile of the kiritsuke version of the gyuto is an ideal choice for a wide range of jobs

Yosimitu Kajiya Shirogami #2 Nakiri collection-hatsukokoro-kurokaze Made by Toru Tamura andA very traditional nakiri for all your veg prep needs, it's thin behind the edge and the Shirogrami #2 core steel gives a nice toothy cutting feel on softer skinned foods and thanks to the thin and relatively short construction it's balanced just between heel and kanji for comfortable use. This knife is fitted with a stylish octagonal poplar handle finished with a red and green bolster.