{"product_id":"tsaji-sgstrix-tsuchime-nakiri","title":"Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime Nakiri — Blade Only","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTakeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime Nakiri\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Saji's distinctive hammered finish to a dedicated vegetable knife. Made in Echizen, Japan, it pairs an SPG STRIX stainless powder-steel core with stainless cladding. The broad, rectangular blade gives you room to guide precise cuts through onions, leafy greens and herbs, while the relatively flat edge suits controlled push cutting and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished tsuchime surface catches the light above a clearly defined cladding line. SPG STRIX was developed by Takefu Special Steel to combine high hardness with improved sharpenability. This model is listed at approximately 64–65 HRC, making careful cutting technique and a knife-friendly board worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for the blade only. No handle is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a wa handle to build the knife around your preferred feel and balance. A handle must be fitted before the blade is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the medium-size \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/carbon-knife-handle-for-210mm-knives-and-larger?variant=67599670640864\"\u003eTokushu Shattered Carbon Wa Handle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/tokushu-knife-shattered-carbon-gold-wa-handle-for-210mm?variant=67599670706400\"\u003eShattered Carbon Gold Wa Handle\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/tokushu-cypress-horn-ferrule-handle-medium-fits-150mm-210mm?variant=46568083718368\"\u003eCypress \u0026amp; Horn Wa Handle\u003c\/a\u003e. Handles are sold separately. Contact us to confirm tang fit and balance; free installation is available when an eligible blade and handle are purchased together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a nakiri best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nakiri is designed for vegetable preparation: slicing cabbage, dicing onions and making even cuts through produce. Its broad blade and relatively flat cutting edge suit cooks who prefer a push-cutting motion. It is not a bone cleaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once a compatible handle is installed. Its stainless construction makes routine care straightforward, and the compact vegetable-knife profile works well for everyday preparation. Use controlled cuts and avoid twisting the edge in food or forcing it through hard squash, frozen food or bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I maintain STRIX steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash and dry promptly, then store with the edge protected. Use wood or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Sharpen on suitable whetstones when needed; light stropping on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain a clean edge between sharpenings. Avoid dishwashers and glass cutting surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takeshi Saji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri vegetable knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPG STRIX stainless powder steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, san-mai construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished tsuchime (hammered).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 160–166mm; published measurements vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–52mm at the heel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.1–2.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.1mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 64–65 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included; requires wa-handle fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are published model references, not measurements of the individual blade you will receive. Handcrafted blades vary slightly in size and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68306267406560,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/takeshi-saji-strix-tsuchime-nakiri-blade-only-01-hero.jpg?v=1793453935","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/tsaji-sgstrix-tsuchime-nakiri","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}