{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-aogami-2-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-ebony-handle","title":"Sakai Kikumori Aogami #2 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm – Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese carbon steel performance with refined, understated design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Kikumori Aogami #2 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Japanese vegetable knife designed for precise chopping, clean slicing and exceptional cutting control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel #2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Japanese high-carbon steel valued for its excellent sharpness, edge retention and ability to take a fine cutting edge. The blade features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless steel cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing additional corrosion resistance while preserving the cutting characteristics of the carbon steel core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashiji (pear-skin) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the upper blade a rustic, textured appearance, contrasting beautifully with the polished cutting area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165mm Nakiri profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tall rectangular blade and relatively flat cutting edge, is ideal for chopping vegetables, slicing herbs and preparing ingredients with controlled push-cutting motions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eebony Japanese-style handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a comfortable grip and complements the knife's traditional aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sakai Kikumori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nakiri \/ Japanese Vegetable Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel #2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nashiji (Pear-Skin Texture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Wa-Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vegetables, herbs, precise chopping and slicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Sakai Kikumori Aogami #2 Nakiri?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-carbon Aogami #2 steel and stainless cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers the cutting performance of traditional Japanese carbon steel with reduced maintenance across the clad portion of the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts flat cutting profile provides excellent control when preparing vegetables, making it particularly suitable for cooks who prefer precise push-cutting techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunique Nashiji finish, traditional carbon steel core and elegant ebony handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Nakiri is an excellent choice for professional chefs and Japanese knife enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aogami #2 core is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and will naturally develop a patina with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use, especially after cutting acidic ingredients. Never place in the dishwasher or leave the blade wet. Avoid bones, frozen foods and hard cutting surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpen using Japanese whetstones and store in a dry place. For extended storage, apply a thin layer of food-safe protective oil to the exposed carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it needs an edge, bring it to either of our shops. 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