{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus8-stainless-clad-nakiri-165mm","title":"Tsunehisa AUS8 Stainless Clad Nakiri 165mm Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience AUS8 Stainless Steel in a Flat-Edged Nakiri Built for Everyday Vegetable Prep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: AUS8 stainless steel core with stainless cladding (San Mai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 165mm | Blade height: 46mm | Spine: 2.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Western style handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Nakiri\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUS8 is a Japanese stainless steel widely respected for its balance of toughness, ease of sharpening, and corrosion resistance. At 58-59 HRC it sits in a practical mid-range hardness - hard enough to hold a working edge through daily prep, tough enough to resist chipping if it meets a hard ingredient. The stainless cladding in this San Mai construction protects the core and adds structural rigidity without adding weight. The nakiri profile - flat edge, squared tip, tall blade height - is designed for the push-cut technique used in Japanese vegetable prep. At 165mm it covers most cutting board tasks efficiently. Not reactive - no special drying protocol required beyond standard care.\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 on a ceramic or leather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39667369410638,"sku":"T AUS8 Tsutime Brown nakiri","price":168.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_928842b2-59a7-47c5-ad5f-dc62c4422de0.jpg?v=1644489451","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-aus8-stainless-clad-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}