{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-blade-only","title":"Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63HRC (+\/-1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNone ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff;\" title=\"Choose yours\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 165mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.00mm (Tapered)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 185g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" 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\" 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\u003eThis Yoshikane SKD Nakiri brings that classic Sanjo feeling: clean, confident, and seriously well executed without trying to look flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Sanjo, Japan, using SKD semi-stainless steel, it sits in that sweet spot between carbon-like performance and easier day-to-day care. You get a sharp, responsive edge with very good retention, while the semi-stainless construction gives you a little more forgiveness than a full carbon blade. At around 63 HRC, it has the hardness and refinement you expect from Yoshikane, but still remains pleasant to sharpen and maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri shape is made for vegetable prep, and this one feels right at home on the board. The tall, rectangular profile gives excellent knuckle clearance, a stable feel, and a long, flat cutting edge that makes push-cutting, chopping, and clean vegetable work feel natural. It’s the kind of blade that makes simple prep feel more precise and more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 185g, it has a bit more presence in the hand than lighter laser-style knives, but without feeling bulky. The spine measures around 4mm at the heel, giving the knife a strong, confident start, then tapers down by roughly half toward the front. That taper helps the blade feel smoother and more controlled through ingredients, while keeping the balance comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nashiji finish gives the blade a quiet, traditional texture — not too polished, not too rustic, just very Yoshikane. The finishing is where the knife really shows its level: the spine and choil are nicely rounded and polished, making it feel refined the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451691598057,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/YoshikaneNakiri.png?v=1782479665","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/yoshikane-skd-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}