Yoshikane
Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm
吉兼 SKD 梨地 菜切 165mm
SKD Nakiri $150 - $300 ✓ Authentic Japanese
About This Knife
Forged from SKD tool steel cladded in stainless. Nashiji (pear skin) finish with excellent edge retention and semi stainless properties. 4th generation Yoshikane craftsmanship from Sanjo, Niigata.
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Community Notes
"Yoshikane SKD knives earn strong praise on r/chefknives for excellent grinds, semi-stainless properties, and great value. SKD (Japanese tool steel) offers good edge retention and is easier to maintain than carbon. Nashiji finish is appreciated for rustic aesthetics. Often recommended as a sweet spot between carbon and stainless performance."