{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-vg7-nashiji-gyuto-knife-240mm","title":"Makoto Kurosaki  VG7 Nashiji Gyuto Knife 240mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Kurosaki VG7 Nashiji Gyuto | 240mm | Polished Nashiji Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully forged VG7 stainless steel gyuto from Makoto Kurosaki, crafted in Echizen, Japan. San Mai construction with stainless cladding, water quenched and hardened to 62 HRC. The Nashiji (pear skin) finish provides a refined, textured surface that reduces drag and food adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 390mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height: 63mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness: 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 74g (2.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Steel cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai, Hammer Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Even grind (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Rosewood with Ebony Wood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Echizen, 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":54209100185891,"sku":"Makoto Vg7 nashiji rc gyuto240","price":337.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/4A346557-89A0-4975-BE3C-9404D288465E.jpg?v=1768178135","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/makoto-kurosaki-vg7-nashiji-gyuto-knife-240mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}