{"product_id":"skm-tamashi-nakiri-damascus-tsutime-180mm","title":"SKM TAMASHI NAKIRI DAMASCUS TSUTIME 180MM","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNakiri 180mm – VG10 Damascus Japanese Vegetable Knife\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision, speed, and effortless vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNakiri 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed specifically for clean, efficient cutting. Combining a premium \u003cstrong\u003eVG10 stainless steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant Damascus cladding, and a traditional Tsuchime hammered finish, it delivers exceptional sharpness while making everyday vegetable preparation faster and more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf vegetables are a major part of your cooking, this is the knife you'll find yourself reaching for every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt using traditional Japanese knife-making techniques, this Nakiri combines proven blade geometry with modern stainless steel technology to create a knife that is both practical and exceptionally capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin profile, refined grind, and premium materials provide the clean cutting performance Japanese knives are renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks who prepare vegetables regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian and vegan kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers upgrading from thicker Western chef's knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for cleaner, faster vegetable preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Nakiri Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri is purpose-built for vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike curved Western chef's knives, its flat edge makes full contact with the cutting board, allowing fast, efficient push cuts with exceptional accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDicing onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing leafy greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume vegetable prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide blade also makes it easy to transfer chopped ingredients directly from the board to the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG10 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eVG10 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Japan's most trusted knife steels, VG10 offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy everyday maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15° per side\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers clean, precise cuts with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDamascus Cladding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 core is protected by layered Damascus stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates the flowing Damascus pattern unique to every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful craftsmanship combined with practical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Hammered Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammered \u003cstrong\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/strong\u003e finish creates small air pockets between the blade and food, helping ingredients release more easily during cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoother slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved cutting 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