{"product_id":"kazan-arare-by-shibata-nakiri-165mm","title":"Kazan Arare by Shibata  Nakiri 165mm (6.4\"","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Kazan Arare SG2 by Shibata is part of an exciting new collection created in collaboration with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTakayuki Shibata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, maker of the renwoned Shibata Koutetsu line. Combining high level craftsmanship with premium materials, this hand-forged gyutou delivers the performance and refined feel serious cooks look for in a Japanese chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eThe blade is forged from SG2 powdered stainless steel, known for excellent edge retention, toughness, and exceptional cutting performance.  Each knife is forged by the same skilled blacksmith team in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTakefu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that also produces the Shibata Koutetsu knives. The blade is then sharpened, fitted, and finished by Shibata-san and his team in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFukuyama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring excellent fit and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eThe octagonal handle is crafted from ebony with a decorative Corian ring. Dense, durable, and naturally resistant to moisture and bacteria, ebony has long been favored for high-end Japanese knives for its durability, comfort and aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eWe are proud to introduce the Kazan Arare collection—an exceptional new series built for cooks who appreciate precision, performance, and modern Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it: these beautiful knives perform like a $400 knife but at a much friendlier price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakiri knives are the double edged Western style equivalent of a single-edged Japanese usuba knife. Thanks to their straight blade, nakiri are ideal for julienne, brunoise allumette an other precision knife cuts for vegetables. Also a great tool for cutting into very hard skinned produce like pumpkins and squash. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 137.157px;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eOctagonal Ebony Wa-handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e165 mm (6.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThickness at spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThickness at tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e61\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEdge \/ Bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBlade height heel to spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwash in warm water and towel dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your \u003ca title=\"Japanese chef knives\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/\"\u003eJapanese chef knives\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chubo Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42865081876578,"sku":"KAZ-ARN165","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/1581\/files\/kazanararenakirifront.jpg?v=1778944754","url":"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/products\/kazan-arare-by-shibata-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Chubo Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}