{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-akagane-wa-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm — Akagane Wa Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm brings a broad vegetable-cutting blade and a Japanese wa handle to everyday prep. The textured nashiji finish contrasts with the smooth lower blade, while the black octagonal handle and red ring give this Temoto \/ Akagane model a distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts VG1 stainless steel blade suits cooks who want straightforward maintenance. The nakiri profile is designed for controlled push cuts and chopping vegetables, from onions and cabbage to herbs and salad ingredients. The 165mm blade offers a compact working length for home kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a nakiri used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nakiri is a vegetable knife. Use controlled push cuts and straight chopping motions for slicing, dicing and julienne work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs VG1 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. VG1 is stainless steel, but it still needs hand washing and prompt drying. Avoid soaking the knife or putting it in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife include a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It comes with the installed black Japanese wa handle and red accent ring shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for bones or frozen food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Use it for vegetable preparation on a knife-friendly cutting board. Avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge through a cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masutani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temoto Nashiji \/ Akagane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri \/ vegetable knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG1 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black octagonal Japanese wa handle with red accent ring, installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor edge maintenance, use whetstones or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e provides a knife-friendly cutting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68545870299360,"sku":"MAS-VG1-NA165-AKAGANE","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/masutani-vg1-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-akagane-hero.jpg?v=1794134196","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/masutani-vg1-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-akagane-wa-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}