{"product_id":"nigara-vg-xeos-nakiri-no-handle","title":"Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Nakiri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese vegetable knife for controlled chopping, push cuts and thin slices. Its tall, rectangular blade gives you room to guide cuts through onions, cabbage and leafy greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Japan, this knife pairs a VG-XEOS stainless-steel core with stainless Damascus cladding and a hammered tsuchime finish. The layered steel and textured blade give each knife an individual appearance. Stainless construction makes daily care straightforward: wash by hand and dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle fitted by our team after you order. The handle uses carbon fiber set in epoxy, with an octagonal profile. Installation is included in the selected knife price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Only (No Handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the blade and exposed tang only. A handle is not included or installed. Choose this option for a custom build; handle fit must be checked against the tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once fitted with a handle. It is designed for vegetable preparation; use a separate knife for tasks requiring a pointed tip. Use a controlled cutting motion and avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the carbon-fiber option arrive assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Tokushu Knife fits the included handle after your order and ships the completed knife. The blade-only option ships without a handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I care for VG-XEOS steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash with mild soap, rinse and dry promptly. Do not soak or put the knife in a dishwasher. Use a wood or knife-friendly synthetic board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Maintain the edge with whetstones when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigara Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG-XEOS stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuchime \/ hammered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61–62 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 Medium Tokushu Shattered Carbon wa handle, or blade only without a handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nigara Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Blade Only (No Handle)","offer_id":47150883340512,"sku":"TK-47150883340512","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carbon Fiber Handle","offer_id":68132332568800,"sku":"TK-68132332568800","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-vg-xeos-nakiri-front-blade-only.jpg?v=1792868996","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/nigara-vg-xeos-nakiri-no-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}