{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm","title":"Makoto Kurosaki Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri 165 mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Kurosaki Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri | 165mm | VG7 Stainless\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Makoto Kurosaki — trained under the legendary Hiroshi Kato in Takefu — this nakiri features a stainless Damascus cladding over a VG7 core, hardened to 61 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds its bite through daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 310mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (spine to heel): 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Width: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 153g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Makoto Kurosaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing — making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce — the blade may chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53942523035939,"sku":"Makoto V7 dama tsutime Walo nakiri","price":305.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/5F33EE0F-9A4B-4037-A128-1A9C2CBFD6A5.jpg?v=1749445969","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/makoto-kurosaki-damascus-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}