Danjuro Nakiri Vegetable Kitchen Knife

Named after Kabuki actor, Danjuro Ichikawa, Kiya has a long and honorable history trademarking the "Danjuro" series from the Meiji Era. In order to live up to its name, Kiya's named its top quality line after the honorable actor. Features best quality steel--Yasuki and Aogami steel, water buffalo horn bolster attached to a keyaki tree handle. The broad and even blades are best for cutting bulky vegetables and for peeling.

Important Notes: Please take note that carbon steel knives will rust as it is a naturally occuring phenomenon. Although it may not rust as much as carbon steel, stainless steel knives will also rust slightly. Rusting especially occurs for brand new knives. But don't worry. You can prevent your knife from rusting by giving them some extra care.

What To Do If Knife Rusts and How to Prevent It
*How to Sharpen Japanese Kitchen Knives.

この名は、歌舞伎役者市川団十郎にちなんで名づけられました。木屋が明治年間から使っている由緒ある商標です。この名に恥じない様、木屋オリジナル商品の中でも最高級品シリーズに命名されています。最高級の鋼、安来、青紙鋼を使用。柄は使い込むほど味わいのでるけやきに水牛の角をはめ込み、八角に仕上げました。刃は水平で幅が広いので、カサのある野菜を切ったり皮をむくのに適しています。