{"product_id":"matsubara-blue-2-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-burnt-chestnut","title":"Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matsubara Blue 2 Nakiri 165mm Nashiji Burnt Kashi is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring Aogami #2 carbon steel with stainless cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs requiring precise push cuts. Forged by fourth-generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka at Matsubara Hamono in Nagasaki, this 165mm blade features a nashiji surface finish and sanmai stainless clad construction over the reactive Blue 2 core. The flat edge profile facilitates straight downward chopping through vegetables without rocking, ensuring full board contact for clean separation of produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening. Despite the stainless cladding, the exposed carbon steel edge requires drying after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from burnt Kashi Japanese White Oak without a ferrule or spacer, providing a textured grip with a charred aesthetic. This nakiri weighs 191g with a spine thickness measuring 3.6mm at the heel, tapering to 1.8mm at the tip through hand-forged geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsubara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968308990173,"sku":"MABA-B2NASH-NA165BK","price":269000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_5216.jpg?v=1778809916","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/matsubara-blue-2-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-burnt-chestnut","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}