Nakiyo Magnolia Santoku 5.2063.20 A stainless-steel lock bar inset

A stainless-steel lock bar inset into the handle’s interior forms the foundation of its sturdy lock mechanism

It is paired with a stylishly ergonomic handle that includes a titanium scale on one side and a solid carbon fiber scale and nested stainless steel liner on the other

and density (99% that of water) make it a superb choice for the demands of the kitchen and home

as well as the paring knife for paring

Added to the blade's spine is slip resistant jimping

Nakiyo Magnolia Santoku 5.2063.20 A stainless-steel lock bar insetNakiyo Magnolia is a traditional style Japanese line made for us by Tojiro in Tsubame, Japan. Featuring the same traditional construction and Damascus steel blade as the Tojiro Shippu series, this line utilizes handles of lightweight, light colored Japanese magnolia wood and water buffalo horn with a D shaped (shinogi) profile most comfortable for right handed users.