{"product_id":"masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg10-tsuchime-165mm-nakiri","title":"Masutani Hamono \"Kokuryu\" VG10 Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hand sharpened \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNakiri is made of VG10 steel core, clad in stainless steel with Tsuchime finish. Measuring just 1.9mm at heel, the exceptionally thin blade allows you to perform extremely smooth cuts. The blade's stainless capability and the western handle made of blue pakkawood make this knife extremely easy to maintain. Fit and finish is excellent for a knife at this price range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Masutani Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Symmetrical Double-Bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.9\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.9\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Blue Pakkawood \/ Mahogany \/ Scotch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 294mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Pakkawood: 178g (6.28oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany: 171g (6.03oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eScotch\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e: 166g (5.86oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eKunihira Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e訓平 \u003c\/span\u003e作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masutani Hamono 増谷刃物\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMasutani Hamono is a small knifemaker based in Echizen, the “Knife City” of Japan. As fourth generation blacksmith as well as brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, Kunio Masutani (増谷 訓生) has more than 30 years of knifemaking experience. Mr. Masutani’s motto is to make affordable and practical kitchen knives to be used in normal households. He pays great attention to the cutting performance and the easiness in maintenance as well as the aesthetic quality of his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Scotch","offer_id":48305187913926,"sku":"ubp1791900892564","price":64.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Pakkawood","offer_id":48305187946694,"sku":"bwp1791900892565","price":70.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":48305187979462,"sku":"jro1791900892566","price":62.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7575\/9046\/files\/masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg10-tsuchime-165mm-nakiri_1.jpg?v=1791900898","url":"https:\/\/uravelli.com\/products\/masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg10-tsuchime-165mm-nakiri","provider":"Elarune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}