Satoshi Nakagawa

Forged in Sakai by master smith Satoshi Nakagawa, these knives represent the pinnacle of modern Japanese blacksmithing rooted in tradition.

Nakagawa-san began his career under legendary smith Kenichi Shiraki, inheriting techniques refined over generations. Today, he is widely regarded as one of Sakai’s most technically gifted young masters — known for exceptional heat treatment, precise forging, and uncompromising steel performance.

Each blade is forged by hand in Sakai, Japan’s historic knife-making capital. The result is steel that feels alive on the stone and effortless through produce.

What Defines a Nakagawa Blade

• Expert heat treatment across Blue, White, and Ginsan steels
• Clean, powerful grinds with excellent food release
• Incredible edge retention without sacrificing sharpenability
• Traditional craftsmanship refined for modern chefs

These are not mass-produced knives. They are small-batch, forged tools made for cooks who understand steel.

At Blade & Board, every Nakagawa knife is personally inspected and sharpened before it reaches you — ready to perform from the first cut.

If you value precision, heritage, and elite-level forging, this is where your collection begins.