{"product_id":"tadafusa-blue-2-nakiri-knife-150mm-nashiji","title":"Tadafusa Blue #2 Nakiri Knife 150mm Nashiji","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadafusa Blue #2 Nakiri Knife 150mm Nashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tadafusa Blue #2 Nakiri 150mm is a dedicated vegetable knife that combines a Blue #2 carbon steel core with practical stainless steel cladding and Tadafusa's distinctive nashiji finish. Designed for everyday use, it offers excellent cutting performance, straightforward maintenance and the clean, precise cuts that make a nakiri such a pleasure to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight cutting edge and tall rectangular blade. Designed specifically for preparing vegetables, it excels at push cutting, chopping and producing clean, even slices without the rocking motion used with a chef's knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flat edge allows the entire blade to contact the chopping board, making it especially efficient for everyday vegetable preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashiji Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashiji means \"pear skin\" in Japanese, referring to the softly textured finish across the blade. Sitting between rustic and refined, it offers subtle character while helping to reduce friction and improve food release. It's a practical finish that balances performance with a traditional aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadafusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in Sanjo, Niigata — a region known for its long-standing blacksmithing tradition — Tadafusa produce knives that prioritise usability, consistency and value. Their blades are made with a focus on real kitchen performance: thin behind the edge, well heat treated and built to be used daily rather than kept for show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2 (Aogami #2) is a carbon steel enriched with tungsten and chromium, offering improved wear resistance over simpler carbon steels. It takes a very fine edge and holds it well, while maintaining good toughness and sharpening ease. A well-balanced carbon steel — capable, dependable and widely respected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Nakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 150mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Blue #2 (Aogami #2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Nashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 62–63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash by hand with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry thoroughly after use. Never put the knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the blade is stainless clad, the exposed Blue #2 cutting edge is carbon steel and will gradually develop a natural patina with use. Dry the edge promptly after washing, avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods, use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board and sharpen with whetstones as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge is verified at checkout where required, and again by the courier on delivery where applicable. 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