Wakui Hamono

Wakui Nashiji White #2 Gyuto 210mm

Name: Wakui Nashiji White #2 Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Wakui Hamono

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Forged White #2 core with real distal taper gives spine stiffness a laser lacks, while staying thin behind the edge. Batch handle finishing varies, so buy from a retailer listing measurements.

$250 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-133 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.5/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Manual forging, excellent convexing, a real distal taper and a very thin behind-edge grind explain the spend. Unlike a laser, the substantial spine gives tactile authority and stiffness. Finish is restrained nashiji rather than costly decorative patterning.

MATERIALS

CoreShirogami #2 carbon steel

Takes an extremely fine edge and is notably easy to sharpen.

CladdingStainless steel

Leaves only the core edge reactive, substantially reducing daily maintenance.

HandleOctagonal chestnut, ebony or similar hardwood

Light, grippy and replaceable; exact weight and balance vary by retailer.

CRITERIA

9/10

Edge Geometry

Thin behind edge with useful convexity and a stiff, tapering spine; low wedging and better release than flat lasers.

8/10

Edge Retention

Well-treated White #2 takes a superb edge; retention is strong but below SG2/SKD.

9/10

Balance & Mass

Purposefully blade-forward middleweight gives momentum without clumsiness.

9/10

Handle Ergonomics

Octagonal handle indexes well; rounded pinch area on well-finished batches.

8/10

Steel & Care

Very easy to sharpen; exposed carbon edge must be wiped dry.

9/10

Fit & Finish

Clean nashiji finish and strong grind quality; handmade batch variation remains.

IDEAL FOR

·All-round enthusiast use
·Dense vegetables
·Pinch grip
·Cooks who enjoy sharpening

NOT FOR

·Zero-maintenance users
·Dishwashers
·Bone or frozen food

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Forward-balanced middleweight with an appealing forged texture and warm octagonal handle. Rounded spine/choil on better-retailer batches make pinch grip comfortable; batch dimensions vary, so buy from a seller listing measurements.