{"product_id":"kotetsu-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-teak-wood-handle","title":"Kotetsu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm – Teak Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Japanese vegetable specialist combining a razor-sharp VG10 core, striking Damascus cladding and a traditional teak wood handle. The Kotetsu 165mm Nakiri is built for fast, precise and effortless vegetable preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its tall, rectangular blade and almost flat cutting edge, the Nakiri is designed specifically for vegetables. The 165mm size offers plenty of cutting space while remaining compact and highly controllable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Nakiri?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a Gyuto or Santoku, the Nakiri has a tall blade with a flatter edge profile. 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