{"product_id":"shibata-koutetsu-chromax-boss-nakiri-170mm","title":"Shibata Koutetsu Chromax Boss Nakiri 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata Koutetsu Chromax line is hand-forged in Takefu, Japan. Each knife is crafted from Chromax steel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromax is similar to R2 powdered steel, with excellent edge retention but with a slightly tougher feel\u003c\/span\u003e. This line feature stainless cladding with textured sides to allow for better food release and are hand sharpened by master craftsman Takayuki Shibata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit and finish on these knives is of the same top of the line caliber as the SG2 Koutetsu knives. They are finished with octagonal rosewood handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy we love them: Shibata knives are super lightweight, true lasers that need to used to believe their performance.  Chromax steel is super responsive to sharpening making for easy maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"50%\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJarrah wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170mm  (6.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness at spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness at tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness (Rockwell scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel \/ Edge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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":42739799425122,"sku":"KOT-CHBN170","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/1581\/files\/shnakirifront.jpg?v=1776763135","url":"https:\/\/www.chuboknives.com\/products\/shibata-koutetsu-chromax-boss-nakiri-170mm","provider":"Chubo Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}