{"product_id":"sakai-kikumori-hcd-nakiri","title":"Sakai Kikumori HCD 440C Nakiri Knife 165mm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eSakai Kikumori – HCD Nakiri 165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eNakiri – The Vegetable Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eThe nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, recognisable by its straight edge and rectangular blade. Designed for clean, even cuts through vegetables and herbs, the nakiri excels at push-cutting, chopping, and slicing without rocking. Its tall profile provides knuckle clearance and makes it easy to guide through large quantities of prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eSakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eBased in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents more than 100 years of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, they produce blades that carry the precision, balance, and craftsmanship that Sakai is famous for worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e440C Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eA high-carbon stainless steel known for strong edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance, offering durable, low-maintenance performance in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.\u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eSpecifications – HCD Nakiri 165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eBlade shape – Nakiri\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eMaker – Sakai Kikumori\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eBlade construction –\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eSteel – 440C\u003cbr data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eHandle – Walnut\u003cbr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eTotal length –\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eBlade length – 165mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eBlade height at heel –\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eWeight –\u003cbr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eHRC –\u003cbr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eBlade finish –\u003cbr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eEdge grind –\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThickness behind the edge –\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eThickness of spine at heel –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eAge Restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eKnives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. 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