Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mmShiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mmShiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mmShiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm
Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm
Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm
Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm
Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm
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Shiro Kamo SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
SG2 with Black Nickel Damascus Cladding
Hardness
64 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Low, set and forget
1 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Nakiri
Blade Material
SG2 with Black Nickel Damascus Cladding
Handle Material
Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
165mm
Overall Length
312mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2.1mm/1.4mm
Blade Height @ Heel
51mm
gWeight
138g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Takefu·Blacksmith

Shiro Kamo

Takefu, Echizen
Shiro Kamo

The 2nd generation of the Shiro Kamo forging line, working continuously from Takefu since 1955.

Coordinates
35.9°N · 136.2°E
Signature
SG2 powdered steel damascus
Steels
Aogami SuperSG2R2
Though not widely known internationally, Shiro Kamo holds a highly respected position among Japan’s knife-making elite. Awarded the prestigious title of Dento-Kogeshi (Master of Traditional Crafts) at just 45, a rare honour shared by only a handful of artisans in the Echizen area, including masters like Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu, Kamo-san’s skill and dedication to traditional craftsmanship are exceptional.

Currently serving as the president of the renowned Takefu Knife Village Cooperative, Kamo-san produces knives admired for their consistently precise grinds, refined blade finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. His expertise with steels, particularly his celebrated heat treatment of R2 stainless steel, ensures blades with phenomenal cutting performance and outstanding edge retention.
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Steve R.
SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

Purchased as a milestone birthday present. Fantastic quality, a work of art admired by all that saw it. Wish I could have kept it!

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Steve
SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 165mm

Purchased as a milestone birthday present. Fantastic quality, a work of art admired by all that saw it. Wish I could have kept it!

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Chris Le
Good knife

the knife is very sharp and reliable when working with leafy or soft vegetable. However, the blade is pretty thin and seems to be vulnerable so could not confidently work with tougher stuff like lemongrass, parsnip, radish.... Overall, still a solid option for everyday use.