{"product_id":"nao-yamamoto-shirogami-2-kuro-uchi-nakiri-180mm","title":"Nao Yamamoto Shirogami #2 Kuro-uchi Nakiri Knife 180mm – Japanese Carbon Steel Vegetable Knife \/ Natural Wood Handle \/ Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional Japanese 180mm Nakiri knife by Nao Yamamoto, crafted with Shirogami #2 carbon steel and a rustic Kuro-uchi finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining traditional Japanese kitchen knife design with natural materials, this Nakiri reflects the understated beauty of Japanese blade craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 (White Paper Steel #2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Japanese high-carbon steel valued for its ability to take a fine, sharp edge and its ease of sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuro-uchi (black-forged) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the blade a rustic appearance, creating a distinctive contrast between the dark surface and the exposed cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic Nakiri blade profile is designed for vegetable preparation, making it well suited for slicing, chopping, and preparing a variety of vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a blade length of approximately 180mm and an overall length of 330mm, this knife offers a practical size for everyday kitchen tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egradually tapered cross-section toward the cutting edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the importance of blade geometry in traditional Japanese kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements the blade's rustic finish, bringing warmth and simplicity to the overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing approximately 178g, the knife combines a substantial 180mm blade with a relatively lightweight feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Japanese Nakiri by Nao Yamamoto, bringing together Shirogami #2 steel, a traditional Kuro-uchi finish, and classic kitchen knife design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Nao Yamamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Shirogami #2 Kuro-uchi Nakiri 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type: Japanese Nakiri Vegetable Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Paper Steel #2 Carbon Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish: Kuro-uchi (Black-Forged Finish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Natural Wood (Species Unknown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: Approx. 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 330mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness: Gradually Tapered Toward the Cutting Edge (Exact Measurements Not Provided)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 178g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSale to minors is prohibited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami #2 is a carbon steel that requires regular care. 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