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Takeda
Takeda NAS Aogami Super Nakiri 165mm
武田 NAS 菜切 165mm
aogami-super Nakiri $150 - $300 ✓ Authentic Japanese
Blade Length 165mm
Handle Japanese (Wa)
Finish Kurouchi
Steel aogami-super
Grind double bevel
Maker Shosui Takeda
Region Okayama
About This Knife
Hand-forged by third-generation blacksmith Shosui Takeda in Niimi, Okayama. Features an Aogami Super core with stainless steel cladding, kurouchi finish, and an octagonal rosewood handle. Known for its incredibly thin blade and featherweight feel. HRC 63-64.
Community Notes
"Reddit's r/TrueChefKnives community describes the Takeda as having unique geometry that causes some wedging with larger items, but compensates with excellent food release. One owner notes "what you sacrifice in pure cutting feel you gain in speed and efficiency with food release," calling it a "veggie dicing beast" best suited for fast prep work rather than pure cutting smoothness."
