{"product_id":"tsunehisa-za18-damascus-nakiri-170mm","title":"Tsunehisa ZA18 Damascus Nakiri 170mm Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience ZA18 Damascus Steel in a Flat-Edged Nakiri Built for Precision Vegetable Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: ZA18 stainless steel (San Mai) with stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm | Blade height: 45mm | Spine: 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal oak Wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Nakiri\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZA18 was developed by Osaka Clad Co. in partnership with Aichi Steel Corp as a direct competitor to VG10 - and it delivers. With higher carbon (1.20%), chromium (18%), molybdenum, and cobalt content than VG10, ZA18 achieves exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance at 61-62 HRC. The San Mai construction wraps the hard ZA18 core in stainless Damascus cladding, adding visual drama and protecting the core from lateral stress. The nakiri profile - flat edge, squared tip, tall blade height - is purpose-built for the push-cut technique used in Japanese vegetable prep. At 170mm it is nimble enough for daily use without sacrificing knuckle clearance. The octagonal oak Wa handle keeps the balance point forward, letting the blade do the work.\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":54652794339619,"sku":"T ZA KOC nakiri","price":305.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/05ACE160-9A9C-412E-884E-02835F4E53BF.jpg?v=1770935556","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-za18-damascus-nakiri-170mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}