{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-nakagawa-bokashi-180mm-nakiri-white-1-stainless-clad","title":"Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Bokashi 180mm Nakiri - White 1 Stainless Clad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eForged for Sakai Kikumori by Satoshi Nakagawa, a master blacksmith known for top level heat treatments, coaxing extra toughness and ease of sharpening out of high hardness steels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese mid-weight blades feature a polished blade style called bokashi, with a highly polished edge, fading to a more satin finish towards to the spine. They are hand ground on large wheels, and there is pronounced convexity making for an excellent food release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: Shirogami #1 (white #1) carbon steel core, stainless steel cladding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Material: Magnolia wood and buffalo horn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardness: 63-64 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Length: (184mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCutting Edge: (165mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall Length: (317mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight at Heel: 53mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThickness of Spine at Heel: 3.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 6.9oz (198mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(The rainbow effect in the pictures is from a lacquer that the blades are dipped in after finishing, which is designed to protect the finish. To remove before use, use acetone. It can be left on it, but will flake off with repeated washings.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSakai Kikumori is the flagship brand of Kawamura Hamono, producing top quality Japanese and Western style kitchen knives in Sakai, one of the oldest knife making centers in Japan. They have been producing knives since the 1920’s and have maintained long standing relationships with some of the best blacksmiths and blade grinders in Sakai. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kawamura Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67779952410874,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/8796\/7385\/files\/SakaiKikumoriNakagawaBokashi180mmNakiri1.jpg?v=1792706497","url":"https:\/\/uptowncutlery.com\/products\/sakai-kikumori-nakagawa-bokashi-180mm-nakiri-white-1-stainless-clad","provider":"Uptown Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}