{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. This double-bevel nakiri profile features a relatively flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board to produce clean slices without connected food. The blade measures 165mm in edge length with a heel height of 44mm and spine thickness of 1.7mm throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with san-mai stainless damascus cladding over a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60, this blade offers stain resistance and ease of maintenance. The VG10 steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum for corrosion resistance and durability, supporting good edge retention and sharpening response. The western pakkawood handle includes a bolster and contributes to a total weight between 158g and 167g with an overall length of 293mm. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this knife represents affordable high-performance stainless cutlery with excellent out-of-box sharpness and grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47434657399005,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SLNA165","price":130000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2069.jpg?v=1771381702","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}