{"product_id":"vintage-kanehiko-hand-forged-japanese-170mm-nakiri-vegetable-knife-2286","title":"Vintage Kanehiko Hand-Forged Japanese Nakiri 170mm Carbon Steel Timber Handle 2286","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a Hand-Forged Japanese Vegetable Knife with True Artisan Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-forged. Not stamped, not laser-cut - forged by a single craftsperson, one blade at a time. This Vintage Kanehiko Hand-Forged Nakiri 170mm is a pure vegetable knife in the classic Japanese tradition: flat-ground, double-bevel, zero tip, maximum board contact. Built for the prep cook who wants to move fast without tearing through produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese high-carbon steel (hand-forged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri - vegetable cleaver (double bevel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber (wa-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanehiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned, vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2286\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kane prefix in Japanese knife naming typically indicates a metalworking guild designation - a traditional signal that the blade meets the standard of a registered smith. Hand-forging produces a blade with a more complex grain structure than stamped or laser-cut production: the repeated hammer blows align the steel's crystalline structure along the cutting edge, resulting in better edge retention, improved flex recovery, and a blade that rewards expert sharpening. The Nakiri profile - flat edge, squared tip, full blade height - maximizes contact with the cutting board on every stroke, making it the most efficient blade form for high-volume vegetable prep. At 170mm it handles everything from julienning carrots to breaking down whole cabbages with clean, tearless precision.\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 use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55579074855203,"sku":"2286","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/6ACA3390-967E-4C94-B27F-3DA8FCB03011.jpg?v=1789358478","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-kanehiko-hand-forged-japanese-170mm-nakiri-vegetable-knife-2286","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}