{"product_id":"shigeki-tanaka-sg2-black-damascus-ironwood-nakiri-165mm","title":"Shigeki Tanaka SG2 Black Damascus Ironwood Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powered Steel (R2 \/ SG2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-Tang Ironwood (Mosaic Pins)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.20mm tappered to 1.90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~221\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eThe Tanaka workshop traces its roots back to 1904, when the family first began forging agricultural tools in the late Meiji era. Over time, the craft evolved from sickles to kitchen blades, and by the third generation, knife making had become the heart of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eIn 2000, under Kazuyuki Tanaka, the family officially adopted the name Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono, opening a new chapter devoted entirely to kitchen knives. Around the same period, his son Shigeki Tanaka entered the forge. Since then, father and son have worked side by side, combining classical training from Fukui with their own refined approach. Blades bearing the \u003cem data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e“Shigeki saku”\u003c\/em\u003e stamp reflect that partnership — subtle, disciplined, and quietly respected among professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"user\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-turn-id=\"2831a5c9-7d67-45a0-8801-dc0be2cbb5bd\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d222f2e2-7535-4c07-9051-3c203720f76e-1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6334a0b5-cdf0-4567-9606-b1a09854d84a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nakiri was designed with one purpose in mind: making vegetable prep feel effortless. Its tall rectangular profile and flat edge excel at push-cutting, allowing the entire edge to contact the board cleanly with every stroke. From onions and carrots to herbs, cabbage, and larger root vegetables, it moves through produce with remarkable speed and consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this particular Nakiri stand out is the balance between authority and finesse. The generous blade height provides excellent board control and plenty of knuckle clearance, while the grind keeps cutting resistance surprisingly low. It has a confident, planted feel on the board that encourages rhythm and precision during long prep sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with its premium steel, handcrafted construction, and distinctive finish, this is the kind of knife that turns everyday vegetable prep from a chore into one of the most enjoyable parts of cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51145366470889,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/ShigekiTanakaSG2BlackDamascusIronwoodNakiri165mm.png?v=1780530254","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/shigeki-tanaka-sg2-black-damascus-ironwood-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}