{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg10-damascus-nakiri-180mm-red-pakka","title":"Tsunehisa VG10 33-Layer Damascus Nakiri 180mm Red Pakka Handle - Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience VG10 33-Layer Damascus in a Dedicated Vegetable Knife with a Striking Red Pakka Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG10 stainless core, 33-layer Damascus cladding, 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm | Blade height: 40mm | Spine: 2mm | Weight: 175g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Red pakkawood with stainless steel ferrule (Western style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Nakiri\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 is one of the most trusted stainless steels in Japanese knife making - a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy with added cobalt and vanadium that delivers excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. At 60-62 HRC it holds a keen working edge through daily prep while remaining practical to maintain on Japanese water stones. The 33-layer Damascus cladding is mirror-finished and hammered to create a flowing, wave-like pattern that makes each blade visually unique - and adds structural support to the core. The nakiri is Japan's dedicated vegetable knife - a flat-edged, rectangular blade designed for push cuts through vegetables with no rocking and no forward motion. The flat profile ensures full contact with the board on every stroke, producing clean, even cuts through root vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs. At 180mm it handles most vegetable prep efficiently. The red pakkawood handle is a durable, moisture-resistant material that develops character with use. Handmade in Japan.\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 rod 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":39872556105806,"sku":"T VG10 33layer Red Nakiri","price":252.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_2474c2fc-7c56-4194-a508-9bb07289289a.heic?v=1656654855","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-vg10-damascus-nakiri-180mm-red-pakka","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}