{"product_id":"daisuke-nishida-kurouchi-shirogami-nakiri-170mm","title":"Daisuke Nishida kurouchi shirogami#1 nakiri 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by Daisuke Nishida in Kumamoto, Japan, this 170mm nakiri has a shirogami core at ~62 HRC with soft iron cladding. The kurouchi finish gives it a traditional, rustic aesthetic and makes reactive carbon steel easier to manage. Nakiri are purpose-built for vegetables. Shirogami takes a keen edge and sharpens easily on stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Kumamoto, Japan by Daisuke Nishida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e173mm (6.8\") cutting edge, 54.5mm heel height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirogami core (~62 HRC) with soft iron cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval cherrywood handle with plastic ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor left- and right-handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA specialized Japanese knife for cooks who want a dedicated blade for vegetable work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaisuke Nishida\u003c\/strong\u003e is a blacksmith based in Kumamoto, Japan. He began his apprenticeship at 19, trained for nine years, and opened his own workshop in 2006. With nearly three decades in the craft, he works predominantly with Shirogami steel and uses hand forge-welded warikomi construction. Nishida-san forge-welds his own material and builds each knife from there. His knives lean toward a workhorse grind: good heft and enough meat behind the edge that makes the knife feel authoritative and not delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisuke Nishida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumamoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e nakiri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e shirogami#1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft iron clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and Handle Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 319mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (heel to tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 173mm (6.8\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eat the handle: 4.1mm\u003cbr\u003eat the heel: 4.0mm\u003cbr\u003emidway: 2.4mm\u003cbr\u003e1cm from the tip: 1.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\/bevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50:50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e oval cherrywood with plastic ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ambidextrous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya \/ sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis series has been discontinued. Once this batch sells out, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; padding:8px 24px; margin-top:16px; border-radius:6px; font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47571148669164,"sku":"DNKSN170","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/5075\/9729\/files\/nishida-kurouchi-shirogami-nakiri-170mm-full-profile.webp?v=1777111844","url":"https:\/\/zahocho.com\/products\/daisuke-nishida-kurouchi-shirogami-nakiri-170mm","provider":"Zahocho Knives Tokyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}