{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-sg2-black-damascus-nakiri-175mm-stag-handle","title":"Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 175mm Ironwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takeshi Saji SG2 Black Damascus Nakiri 175mm Ironwood is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for professional chefs, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking an etched stainless damascus blade with a desert ironwood western handle. This 175mm nakiri features SG2 powdered steel at 62-64 HRC in a san-mai stainless clad construction, providing excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution. The flat edge profile facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact for clean separation without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlade geometry is on the thicker side with a workhorse grind, measuring 2.2mm at the heel and tapering to 1.5mm at the mid and tip. The knife weighs 239g with a 51mm heel height and 165mm edge length, pairing substantial presence with the distinctive Saji western handle profile complete with bolster. Made from Arizona desert ironwood, the handle displays natural textures and variations unique to each piece. Produced in Takefu by fourth-generation bladesmith Takeshi Saji, this knife fuses traditional Japanese forging techniques with Western design elements, resulting in a functional tool with artistic etched damascus aesthetics suitable for dense vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667696410845,"sku":"SJ-SG2BLDM-NA175WSTG","price":584000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SajiIronwoodDiamondR2Nakiri-20250328-02.jpg?v=1743133747","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/takeshi-saji-sg2-black-damascus-nakiri-175mm-stag-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}