{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-nashiji-kengata-santoku-160mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki Nashiji  Kengata Santoku 160mm","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki Nashiji VG10 series is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship, designed for precision and durability in the kitchen. Forged in Japan, this knife features a VG-10 steel blade known for its outstanding edge retention, ensuring long-lasting sharpness with every use. The blade is beautifully finished with a distinctive ‘Nashiji’ pear skin pattern, providing both aesthetic appeal and improved cutting performance. Hand-sharpened for unparalleled precision, this knife is razor sharp straight out of the box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is crafted from high-quality ebony, offering a sleek, sophisticated look and a comfortable, ergonomic design. This special shape ensures a secure grip, making it easier to handle for long periods, providing balance and control with every slice. Whether you’re a professional chef or a passionate home cook, the Sakai Takayuki Nashiji VG10 Knife brings together tradition, performance, and elegance in one exceptional tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eSantoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyutou. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat and vegetables. Santoku have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyutou and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\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 \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;\"\u003eEbony\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;\"\u003e160mm (6.3\")\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;\"\u003e2mm\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;\"\u003e1.3mm\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;\"\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBevel \/ Edge\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e49mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese chef knives\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/\"\u003eJapanese chef knives\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41792796164194,"sku":"SAK-VNKS170","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/1581\/files\/Nashijikensan1.jpg?v=1741321405","url":"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/products\/sakai-takayuki-nashiji-kengata-santoku-160mm","provider":"Chubo Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}