Vintage Japanese Signed Chef's Nakiri Hocho Sushi 6.5" Knife Laminated Samurai Steel Ranma This type of bowl was

This type of bowl was often used for soup or appetizers

Blade width: 7/8" (23mm)

and it is no surprise that kōgō have quite a following among collectors around the world who appreciate their diversity and

As China attempts to maintain her long cultural heritage

It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few signs of wear it remains in very good condition

Vintage Japanese Signed Chef's Nakiri Hocho Sushi 6.5" Knife Laminated Samurai Steel Ranma This type of bowl wasThis is a fine professional grade Nakiri Hocho sushi chef's knife from the mid to late 20th century. Made using the same methods used to create samurai swords. The blade was hand forged from a combination of hard high carbon white steel forge welded onto a piece of soft wrought iron. After forging and shaping it was set into a Magnolia wood handle. This Nakiri Hocho with a double sided blade used in the Japanese kitchen to prepare fish for sashimi,