{"product_id":"shun-classic-nakiri-knife-165mm","title":"Shun Classic Nakiri Knife 16.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Effortless, Clean Cuts Through Every Vegetable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shun Classic Nakiri Knife 16.5cm is the traditional Japanese blade purpose-built for plant-based prep - where precision meets the rhythm of daily cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 16.5cm (6.5 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for the Way You Actually Cook\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri's straight, flat blade is engineered for the up-and-down chopping motion - making full contact with the board on every stroke for clean, precise cuts with no rocking or tearing. From paper-thin cucumber slices to chunky root vegetables, the Nakiri handles it all with quiet authority. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in 32 layers of Damascus stainless steel, bead-blasted to reveal its flowing wave-like pattern, while the ebony PakkaWood® D-shaped handle provides a secure, comfortable grip through even the longest prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only, never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hale Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29796170104910,"sku":"DM0728","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/DM0728.jpg?v=1759621972","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/shun-classic-nakiri-knife-165mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}