{"product_id":"higuchi-wa-damascus-nakiri-16-cm","title":"HIGUCHI WA DAMASCUS Nakiri 16 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNakiri 160mm – VG-10 Damascus Vegetable Knife\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want the precision of a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, premium VG-10 steel, and exceptional value in an everyday kitchen tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision for Vegetables. Crafted to Perform.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNakiri 160mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed to make vegetable preparation faster, cleaner, and more enjoyable. 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knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks looking for a dedicated vegetable knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for fast, efficient vegetable preparation with exceptional control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG-10 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is premium Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable everyday performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 remains one of Japan's most trusted knife steels, offering the perfect balance between performance and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e44-Layer Damascus Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG-10 core is protected by \u003cstrong\u003e44 layers of Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the flowing pattern unique to every blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased blade strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced brittleness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning handcrafted appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife carries its own individual Damascus pattern, making each one unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Hammered Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional hammered finish isn't just decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small indentations create tiny air pockets between the blade and food, helping reduce sticking while 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