{"product_id":"yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-nakiri-165mm","title":"Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Nakiri 165mm is a tall, agile Japanese vegetable knife forged in Echizen, Japan. Its broad rectangular profile, generous knuckle clearance and flatter edge excel at controlled push cuts, chopping herbs and cleanly slicing produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade combines an Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon-steel core with stainless cladding and Yu Kurosaki’s distinctive Kokusen hammered finish. The hard core takes a keen, long-lasting edge, while the thin grind moves efficiently through vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Only\u003c\/strong\u003e option for a finished blade with an exposed tang ready for a compatible custom wa handle, or select the \u003cstrong\u003eAmboyna Burl \/ Horn Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e option for a complete knife fitted with a handmade natural-material handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural-material variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e every Amboyna burl and horn handle is handmade. Grain, figure, color and horn tone will vary, so each finished knife has a unique appearance. Product photos are representative of the style and materials rather than the exact handle you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included with each option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blade Only option includes the finished blade and exposed tang without a handle. The Amboyna Burl \/ Horn Handle option arrives as a complete knife with a handmade wa handle installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called a 165mm Nakiri if the measured edge is 154mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e165mm is the maker’s nominal size designation. The photographed handled sample measures 154mm along the cutting edge; small dimensional differences are normal with handmade Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the knife fully stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cladding is stainless, but the exposed Aogami Super core at the cutting edge is reactive carbon steel. It will develop a natural patina and should be kept clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I maintain the edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse quality whetstones as needed and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e for routine touch-ups. Always cut on a knife-friendly wood or synthetic board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e, and avoid glass, stone and bamboo cutting surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Blacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu Kurosaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kokusen\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 Aogami Super \/ Blue Super carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel with hammered tsuchime finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Cutting Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Heel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Spine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7mm at heel, mid-blade and tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Overall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 307mm with Amboyna burl \/ horn handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 153g with Amboyna burl \/ horn handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade only, or handmade Amboyna burl with natural horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements were taken from the photographed handled sample. Handmade knives and natural handles may vary slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and wipe dry promptly during use. Never place the knife in a dishwasher, and avoid bones, frozen foods and twisting cuts. For longer storage, apply a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003epure Tsubaki knife oil\u003c\/a\u003e to the exposed carbon-steel edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Kurosaki","offers":[{"title":"Amboyna Burl \/ Horn Handle","offer_id":54564103094496,"sku":"TK-54564103094496","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blade Only","offer_id":53886115184864,"sku":"TK-53886115184864","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-nakiri-165mm-amboyna-horn-angled_521e3062-c9e3-442c-bae6-e8b80bcf1d95.jpg?v=1788033635","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/yu-kurosaki-kokusen-as-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}