{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-no-handle","title":"Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri with Amboyna Burl Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri with Amboyna Burl Handle brings together one of Sanjo’s most respected blade makers and a premium custom handle upgrade that gives the knife a more luxurious, one-of-a-kind feel. Yoshikane is known for excellent grinds, strong heat treatment, and a refined cutting experience, and this nakiri is built to make vegetable prep feel fast, clean, and controlled. The flat edge profile is ideal for push cutting, chopping, and precise board work, while the stainless-clad SKD core gives you much of the edge retention and fine feel people love in high-performance Japanese knives with easier care than fully reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nashiji finish adds a subtle pear-skin texture that pairs beautifully with the warm visual depth of Amboyna burl. In use, this knife is all about smooth product separation, excellent edge stability, and confident precision on vegetables, herbs, and fruit. It is especially appealing for cooks who want a serious prep knife that feels artisan-made but still practical for regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is this knife best for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This nakiri is designed primarily for vegetables. Its tall rectangular blade and flat profile make it excellent for onions, cabbage, carrots, herbs, potatoes, and other produce where straight up-and-down cutting is more efficient than rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is SKD a good steel for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. SKD is a great choice for home cooks who want better edge retention than many stainless knives but less maintenance than traditional reactive carbon steel. It takes a very fine edge, holds it well, and is more forgiving in daily use than many fully carbon options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry it promptly, and avoid dishwashers, frozen foods, bones, or twisting cuts on hard ingredients. To help preserve the blade over time, a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003etsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e is a smart choice for storage, and regular touch-ups on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain peak performance between sharpenings. For professional edge maintenance, Tokushu Knife also offers a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshikane\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 SKD12 semi-stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless clad with nashiji finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 317mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amboyna Burl and buffalo horn premium wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 62–64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Amboyna Burl \/ White Buffalo Horn","offer_id":50132344701152,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Burnt Wood \/ Black Buffalo Horn","offer_id":50132344733920,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshikane-skd-nashiji-nakiri-amboyna-burl-handle-1_cd5f7b11-319e-4ecd-a728-89d8800f82b4.jpg?v=1780855867","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yoshikane-skd-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-no-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}