{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-ndw-white-2-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Sakai Kikumori NDW White #2 Damascus Kiritsuke 210mm – Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip Gyuto\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 210mm\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 Shirogami #2 (White Paper Steel No. 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 Tsuchime (Hammered) with Damascus-Style Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\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 Octagonal 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, boneless meat and precision slicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 – Exceptional Sharpness and Sharpening Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite #2 is a traditional Japanese high-carbon steel known for its fine grain structure and excellent sharpening characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly appreciated by chefs who value a keen cutting edge and the ability to restore sharpness efficiently using Japanese whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike fully stainless knives, the exposed carbon steel cutting edge requires careful drying and maintenance. Over time, it may develop a natural patina, which is a normal characteristic of carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Hammered Blade Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe textured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds character to the blade, while the layered pattern and polished cutting edge create a striking contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a knife that brings together traditional Japanese aesthetics and practical kitchen performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision with a 210mm Kiritsuke-Style Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kiritsuke-style profile features a distinctive angled tip, allowing accurate, controlled cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 210mm length offers versatility for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine vegetable slicing and preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChopping herbs and aromatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing boneless meat and fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise tip work and detailed cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral kitchen tasks requiring a sharp, responsive blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Ebony Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe octagonal ebony handle provides a comfortable traditional Japanese grip. Its deep, dark colour contrasts beautifully with the patterned steel, creating a sophisticated appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever place in the dishwasher or leave the knife soaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the exposed carbon steel edge dry to help prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a natural patina to develop with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid bones, frozen foods and hard cutting surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpen using suitable Japanese whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore safely and protect the cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Japanese Kiritsuke for cooks who appreciate traditional carbon steel, precise cutting performance and elegant craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it needs an edge, bring it to either of our shops. Most knives are ready the same day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpknivesmalta.com\/pages\/sharpening\"\u003eOur sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Kikumori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56512389251414,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/2609\/4422\/files\/SakaiKikumoriNDWW2Kiritsuke210mmEbony_1.webp?v=1794090907","url":"https:\/\/sharpknivesmalta.com\/products\/sakai-kikumori-ndw-white-2-damascus-kiritsuke-210mm-ebony-handle","provider":"Sharp Knives Malta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}