{"product_id":"kanetsune-white-steel-no-2-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm-magnolia-handle","title":"Kanetsune White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm - Magnolia Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Eight Centuries of Seki Blade-Making in a Kurouchi Nakiri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kanetsune White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm is forged in Seki City - Japan's knife-making capital for over 800 years. A White Steel core with a raw kurouchi finish, hardened to 60-61 HRC, paired with a traditional magnolia handle. A pure, reactive carbon steel nakiri for cooks who want the sharpest possible edge and don't mind the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: White Steel No.2 (Shiro-ko #2) carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height: 54mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Magnolia, plastic ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Seki City, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kanetsune Difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKanetsune has been forging knives in Seki City since the tradition of \"Seki-den\" sword-making was established over 800 years ago. White Steel No.2 (Shiro-ko #2) is one of the purest carbon steels used in Japanese knife-making - a simple, high-carbon alloy with minimal additives that takes an exceptionally fine, razor-sharp edge. It is more reactive than Blue Steel and will develop a patina quickly, but rewards attentive care with unmatched sharpness. The kurouchi finish - the raw blackened surface left from the forge - is left intact on the blade flats, offering slightly better rust resistance than a fully polished carbon blade. The nakiri's flat rectangular blade is purpose-built for vegetables, with a tall 54mm blade height for full knuckle clearance. The magnolia handle is lightweight and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use - White Steel will rust quickly if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39848861499470,"sku":"KC440","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/IMG_5801_360336fc-ab05-4119-a5b2-d7766e2b0eb8_2400x_jpg.webp?v=1654691208","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/kanetsune-white-steel-no-2-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm-magnolia-handle","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}