{"product_id":"shizu-gen-vg10-damascus-nakiri-160mm-kurouchi-tsuchime-d-shape-pakka-wood-handle","title":"Shizu Gen VG10 Damascus Nakiri 160mm – Kurouchi Tsuchime – D-Shape Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"457\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eShizu Gen VG10 Damascus Nakiri 160mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese vegetable knife made for cooks who spend serious time preparing fresh produce. Its tall rectangular blade and flatter cutting edge make chopping vegetables fast and controlled, while the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eVG10 Damascus steel, Kurouchi and Tsuchime finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this Nakiri a distinctive Japanese character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2iskti\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eMade for Vegetable Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eUnlike a general-purpose chef’s knife, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eNakiri is specifically designed for vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its flatter edge allows excellent contact with the cutting board, making it particularly effective for push cutting and straight chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e160mm blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is compact and agile while still providing plenty of cutting area for onions, cabbage, carrots, herbs, root vegetables and everyday produce. The additional blade height also gives comfortable knuckle clearance and makes it easy to scoop and transfer chopped ingredients from the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gx1kmi\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eVG10 Damascus Stainless Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThe blade features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eVG10 stainless steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e with a visible Damascus pattern along the lower section. VG10 is widely used in quality Japanese kitchen knives because it combines excellent sharpness and edge retention with good corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eFor everyday users, this means strong Japanese cutting performance without the more demanding maintenance required by traditional carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ywtcw\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eKurouchi \u0026amp; Hammered Tsuchime Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThis Nakiri has a particularly striking contrast between the dark upper blade and the polished Damascus section near the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the darker, rustic appearance, while the hammered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eTsuchime texture\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the blade additional depth and individuality. Together they create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eunique design\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the knife instantly recognisable within a kitchen collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d1txus\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eLightweight D-Shape Pakka Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eD-shaped Pakka wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the tall blade while keeping the knife light and manoeuvrable. The dark wood grain and black ferrule continue the understated aesthetic of the Kurouchi finish and provide the traditional Japanese-style feel many cooks look for in a Wa-handled knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16c19yw\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eWho Is This Nakiri For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eThe Shizu Gen Nakiri is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003evegetarians, plant-focused cooks and anyone who prepares a lot of vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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