Tojiro Damascus Nakiri Knife 16.5 cm Basic Damascus F-330

The Nakiri knife from the Basic Damascus Tojiro series provides an unparalleled cutting experience. It combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern Western expertise, offering exceptional precision and sharpness.

This is a knife you'll love for its renowned Japanese blade and durable Damascus steel construction. It's comfortable to use, built to last, and the perfect tool for any kitchen!

Features:

• Blade with 37 layers of Damascus stainless steel and VG10 core

• Extremely high sharpness and toughness with low weight

• Extremely durable, long lasting cut

• Hand sharpened for outstanding performance from first use

• Western-style ergonomic handle from Eco-wood

• Authentic Japanese quality

Nakiri knife is the vegetable knife in Japanese cuisine. In addition to its characteristic vertical tip, the straight blade rests on the whole cutting surface, with only one movement. The length of the blade is ideal for chopping even on the kitchen counter, where space is usually narrower, while its light weight makes it comfortable for continuous use.

Blade that stands out The Basic Damascus Tojiro blade is made of Damascus stainless steel, renowned for centuries for its sharpness and durability, but also for the striking appearance created by its distinctive "waves" that make each knife literally unique. More specifically, the blade core consists of the innovative Japanese stainless steel VG10 alloy, characteristic for its hardness due to its cobalt content, which is enclosed by separate layers of Damascus steel, thus enhancing the stiffness and durability of the knife. Each Basic Damascus is sharpened by experienced Japanese craftsmen on both sides at 15 ° to get a really sharp blade.

Western-style ergonomic handle The first part of the knife you come in contact with is the handle. The Tojiro-Basic Damascus handle gives the feel of a European-style grip handle. It is made of Eco-Wood, a material that is highly resistant to continuous and hard use. This unique handle makes the use of the knife extremely comfortable and offers a firm, stable grip and perfect balance.

Made In Japan The Japanese tradition of knife making goes back many years, drawing on the techniques that have perfected the samurai knife making. Today, tradition is combined with the most up-to-date and innovative techniques of metal alloys and knife making. Tojiro is one of Japan's top five knife makers, combining the best of Japanese authenticity with modern technology.

Additional features:

• Weight: 180 gr

• Rockwell Hardness: HRC 58±1

• Backbone Thickness:

• Overall length: 29 cm

• Special gift box

It is recommended avoiding a dishwasher on any good knife. Hand washing in warm water and quick wiping is enough for any stainless knife. Whatever knife you use, it will eventually need to get sharpened to remain in high performance. Hard steel knives (high Rockwell) such as the Japanese and especially if they are sharpened on one side, it is recommended to sharpen exclusively with stone to achieve the best possible sharpening while protecting the blade of the knife to continue to have the highest possible performance.