{"title":"Nakiri Knives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"miyabi-5000fcd-nakiri-knife-17cm","title":"Miyabi 5000FCD Nakiri Knife - 17cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMIYABI moves one step closer to perfection with FCD Japanese for improvement or \"change for the better.\" The blades gorgeous flower Damascus pattern is dramatically darkened through acid dipping. The double FRIODUR ice-hardened blade makes for improved corrosion resistance and astonishing durability. Artisans hand-hone the blades using the venerable four-step Honbazuke method. This fine attention to detail translates into a work of art that is the ultimate in precision cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThis Miyabi Nakiri, or Japanese vegetable knife, is ideal for juliennes, brunoises and other precision knife cuts for vegetables. It is also a great tool for cutting into very hard-skinned produce like pumpkins and squash. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their exquisite appearance. Each blade goes through an ice-hardening process that locks in the long-lasting sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eDimensions: 17cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMaterial: FC61 Fine Carbide Steel, Pakka Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIce-hardened blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e48-layer flower Damascus design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditional 3-step Honbazuke hand-honed edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eErgonomic Japanese Pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e61 Rockwell Hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eStainless steel mosaic pin and end cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eHand Wash only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eStore in a dry, moisture- free area to avoid rusting or discoloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIf the knives are not used for an extended period of time, wrap them in a dry cloth or newspaper and store in a dry place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMiyabi knives should only be sharpened with a professional sharpening stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Miyabi Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIt takes more than 100 steps and 42 days to make one knife worthy of the MIYABI brand. Each knife goes from the hands of skilled artisans to yours ensuring you get the finest calibre. You get the best of both worlds: German engineering and Japanese craftsmanship, for long-lasting durability and scalpel-like sharpness. Making you the master of precision cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyabi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904892506371,"sku":"62488","price":429.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/5334\/1699\/products\/62488.jpg?v=1654664820"},{"product_id":"zwilling-twin-fin-ii-nakiri-knife-17cm","title":"Zwilling Twin Fin II Nakiri Knife - 17cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNimble, light, and exceptionally comfortable, Zwillings made-in-Japan Twin Fin II knives are chip and corrosion resistant and easy to care for. With a FRIODUR ice-hardened blade made of Nitro 60 special formula stainless  steel, these knives boast long-lasting durability. The curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand and the ergonomic steel handle with gilled design is hygienic and exceptionally well balanced, promoting fatigue-free cutting even for the largest chopping tasks. These professional-style knives are also dishwasher safe, making quick work of clean up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 19.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eUpgraded version of Japan's best-selling knife; Twin Fin II is the perfect combination of German design and Japanese craftmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe new material: Nitro60 (N60) stainless steel has improved hardness (HRC60), stain resistance and will keep an ultra-sharp razor-like edge for longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe advanced techniques utilised in the construction of the blade, bolster and handle have produced a cutting tool with excellent mid-knife balance that is a pleasure to hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eTwin Fin II is compatible with existing sharpening accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThis unique, modern, all-metal design is 100% handcrafted in Zwilling's Seki factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDishwasher Safe, however hand washing is recommended as high heat may discolour or damage the handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe story of Zwilling J.A. 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With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Nakiri isn’t rocked like a chefs knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. If you cut vegetables for salad or stir-fry, you will simply love using the Shun Premier Nakiri.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers (69 total including core) stainless steel Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Contoured, ambidextrous walnut coloured PakkaWood®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFrom the legendary samurai swords, said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them, to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to Kai Corporation, the makers of Kai Shun (pronounced “shoon” and rhymes with “moon”) fine knives. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, today’s highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cutting surface you are using will directly affect the blades edge. A good cutting board will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Wood, wood composite and  polyethylene boards are all excellent choices. Tile, ceramic, marble, granite, or any kind of glass cutting boards are poor choices and are very hard on your knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with any lifetime investment, it is important to take the best care possible in order to prolong the life of your knife. Kai recommends that you protect your investment by hand-washing your blades with gentle dish  soap. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts; they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately. Let the knives air dry for a few minutes before returning them to storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNever leave your knife sitting in a sink full of soapy water, metal does not respond well to being submerged in water for prolonged periods of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have washed and dried your knives, store them in a block, knife case, in-drawer tray, sheath, magnetic knife holder mounted on a wall, or in the original box. We do not recommend storing the knives unsheathed in a drawer, as this can be a potential hazard to the blades  as well as your fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to maximise the life of the blade, regular honing will be necessary. 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Nakiri is simply Japanese for \"vegetable knife.\" Once you get the Shun Classic Nakiri in your hands, you'll soon see why both professional chefs and good cooks around the world choose this beautiful and extremely useful tool whenever they have fruits or vegetables to prepare. With its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri isn't rocked like a chefs knife. Instead, use a simple push cut and enjoy the clean, swift work it makes of vegetables of all kinds. For daily salad preparation or slicing vegetables for stir-fry, it can't be beat. Finely dicing onions is fast, easy, and with the Shun Classic Nakiri's blunt end, and safer too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eCutting Edge: Hand-sharpened 16degree double-bevel blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 34 layers (69 total including core) stainless steel Damascus cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eHardness: 60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eBlade Length: 16.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eHandle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the legendary samurai swords, said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them, to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to Kai Corporation, the makers of Kai Shun (pronounced 'shoon' and rhymes with 'moon') fine knives. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, todays highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cutting surface you are using will directly affect the blades edge. A good cutting board will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Wood, wood composite and  polyethylene boards are all excellent choices. Tile, ceramic, marble, granite, or any kind of glass cutting boards are poor choices and are very hard on your knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with any lifetime investment, it is important to take the best care possible in order to prolong the life of your knife. Kai recommends that you protect your investment by hand-washing your blades with gentle dish  soap. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts; they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately. Let the knives air dry for a few minutes before returning them to storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNever leave your knife sitting in a sink full of soapy water, metal does not respond well to being submerged in water for prolonged periods of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have washed and dried your knives, store them in a block, knife case, in-drawer tray, sheath, magnetic knife holder mounted on a wall, or in the original box. We do not recommend storing the knives unsheathed in a drawer, as this can be a potential hazard to the blades  as well as your fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to maximise the life of the blade, regular honing will be necessary. Weekly honing will extend the time between sharpening significantly. When the time comes to sharpen these premium blades, we recommend using Whetstone, or sending your knives to a professional sharpener which we offer as a service, call us today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43544483725571,"sku":"DM0728","price":339.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/5334\/1699\/products\/DM0728.jpg?v=1669261353"},{"product_id":"seki-magoroku-shoso-nakiri-knife-16-5cm","title":"Seki Magoroku Shoso Nakiri Knife - 16.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shoso Nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife. It is a particularly well balanced knife suitable for chopping, mincing, cutting, dicing and peeling vegetables. Nakiri is simply Japanese for vegetable knife. Once you get the Shoso Nakiri in your hands, you'll soon see why both professional chefs and good cooks around the world choose this beautiful and extremely useful tool whenever they have fruits or vegetables to prepare. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Nakiri isn?t rocked like a chefs knife. Instead, use a simple push cut and enjoy the clean, swift work it makes of vegetables of all kinds. For daily salad preparation or slicing vegetables for stir-fry, it can't be beat. Finely dicing onions is fast, easy, and with Shoso Nakiri?s blunt end, safer too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShoso is part of Kai's Seki Magoroku range of knives. Many celebrated swords were born in the Seki area during the Kamakura era. The master craftsman Magoroku of Seki harnessed the original techniques to produce swords of great quality, sharpness, strength and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, Shoso are truly elegant and thoughtfully designed knives made entirely from stainless steel to provide a balanced feel in the hand, and optimum hygiene. Beautifully finished in a matt satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Edge - Convex ground and double bevel sharpened to 16 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel - Forged from Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length - 16.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle - 18\/8 stainless steel with an integrated diamond pattern for a secure and comfortable symmetrically formed grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the legendary samurai swords, said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them, to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to Kai Corporation, the makers of Kai Shun (pronounced ?shoon? and rhymes with ?moon?) fine knives. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, today?s highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting Surface - The cutting surface you are using will directly affect the blades edge. A good cutting board will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Wood, wood composite and polyethylene boards are all excellent choices. Tile, ceramic, marble, granite, or any kind of glass cutting boards are poor choices and are very hard on your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleaning - As with any lifetime investment, it is important to take the best care possible in order to prolong the life of your knife. 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With this range of Japanese style knives, you can bring high quality and timeless elegance straight into your kitchen at a fantastic price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to the high carbon content, the blade remains durable and reliable. The characteristic hammer blow ensures an impressive look and at the same time prevents food from sticking to the blade. With its ergonomic handle made of fine wenge wood, the knife lies comfortably in the hand and enables precise work without loss of power. A tool that combines design and functionality in an impressive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCraftsmanship meets the latest technology. Made from high-quality Japanese blade steel (440C) and finished using traditional handcraft. Each knife is forged, hardened, ground and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri knife is the perfect companion for all vegetarians and vegetable fans: The rectangular, flat blade was specially developed for the precise cutting of vegetables in one go. 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