{"title":"Nami","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNami\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNami\u003c\/em\u003e means wave, and the name works twice over. It is in the steel — a VG10 core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus that ripple down the blade in a feather pattern. And it is in the handle, inlaid with iridescent abalone shell that shifts between blue, green and violet depending on where you stand. Abalone is the inside of a sea snail's shell; every piece is a different fragment of a different animal, so no two Nami handles are the same and none of them can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the shine these are serious knives. The edges are ground to 8–12° per side — finer than most Western knives — which is what makes a ripe tomato give way without being squashed and a fillet of fish come off the skin in one piece. A thin edge is a trade: it cuts beautifully and it asks you to treat it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach blade is set into a tapered handle with a polished steel bolster and a steel cap at the butt, weighted so the balance point sits just forward of your index finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8″ Gyuto is the all-rounder and the knife on the front of the range. The 7″ Santoku is the everyday chopper. The 5″ Utility is the one that quietly gets used most — bigger than a paring knife, smaller than a chef's knife, right for the jobs in between. Add the 6″ Boning knife if you break down meat or fish at home, the 8″ Bread knife for crusty loaves, and the 3.5″ Paring knife for close work. The seven-piece set covers the whole kitchen and includes a diamond sharpening steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooking after them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry immediately — dishwasher heat and detergent will dull the edge and lift the abalone inlay over time. Keep them off bone, frozen food and hard boards. Hone regularly; the fine edge comes back easily on a whetstone if you keep on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3-5-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-fruit","title":"Nami Paring \u0026 Fruit Knife 3.5″ — Damascus Steel with Abalone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small blade with big presence — this compact Japanese-Style Knife is built for the delicate, detailed work that larger knives can't do gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.5 inch fruit-style Japanese-Style Knife is forged around a VG10 steel core and clad in 67 layers of high-carbon Damascus steel, giving it a razor-sharp, agile edge suited to fine slicing and intricate cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged and hand-finished with an 8–12° edge angle per side, so it peels, trims and shapes fruit and small vegetables with minimal pressure and clean results. 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That combination gives the blade a hard, fine edge at its core, wrapped in a tougher, more flexible outer layer — ideal for the repeated, close-contact work that boning and trimming demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged and hand-finished with an 8–12° edge angle per side, so it glides through poultry, meat and fish with minimal resistance and maximum control. 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The result is a blade that takes a very fine edge and keeps it through repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged and hand-finished with an 8–12° edge angle per side, producing clean, low-resistance cuts whether you're slicing, dicing or fine chopping. The handle is shaped for balance and control, so long prep sessions stay comfortable rather than tiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed this knife around the same principles that guide traditional Japanese blade-making: a hard working edge, careful heat treatment, and a shape that rewards good technique. 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This 8-inch Damascus Japanese-style knife moves from fine slicing to confident chopping without missing a beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core is VG10 steel, layered 67 times with high-carbon Damascus steel for exceptional sharpness, strength and long-lasting edge retention. That combination is what lets a single blade handle the full range of everyday chef's knife work — herbs one moment, root vegetables the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach blade is precision-forged with a fine 8–12° edge angle per side, giving it an ultra-clean cut with minimal resistance — the kind of edge that professional chefs and serious home cooks both notice. The ergonomic Abalone handle is shaped for balance and control, so the knife feels stable through long prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the right care — hand washed, dried immediately, and kept away from bone and frozen food — this is a knife built to perform for years, not months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel core, 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is this knife best used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's an all-rounder chef's knife — equally at home slicing, chopping and dicing vegetables, herbs and boneless meat or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean and store it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately. Store it in a block, on a magnetic rack, or with a blade guard rather than loose in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I maintain the edge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular honing keeps the edge aligned between uses, and an occasional whetstone sharpening will restore it fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — dishwasher detergent and heat can damage the blade's finish and the Abalone handle, so hand washing is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999362851206,"sku":"61877777113","price":96.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/nami-gyuto-chef-knife-8-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281925"},{"product_id":"damascus-japanese-knife-set-abalone-handle","title":"Nami 7-Piece Knife Set — Abalone Handles \u0026 Sharpening Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA full professional line-up in one set. This 7-piece Damascus Steel Japanese-Style Knife set covers everything from bread to fine boning work, finished with a striking abalone handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade is forged from VG10 steel, layered 67 times for strength, edge retention and stain resistance. The abalone handle gives each knife a distinctive shell-inlay finish that's as functional as it is eye-catching, built to provide a secure, comfortable grip through long stretches of prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is built for cooks who want one purchase to cover the whole kitchen: a chef's knife and santoku for everyday work, a bread knife for crusty loaves, a boning knife for breaking down meat, a utility and a small fruit knife for detail tasks, and a diamond sharpening steel to keep every edge in the set maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a set designed to be used daily and to last — forged, finished and assembled with the same standard across every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel, 67-layer construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" Chef Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife, 8\" Bread Knife, 6\" Boning Knife, 5\" Utility Knife, 3.5\" Fruit Knife, 13\" Diamond Sharpening Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included in this set?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven pieces: an 8\" Chef Knife, 7\" Santoku Knife, 8\" Bread Knife, 6\" Boning Knife, 5\" Utility Knife, 3.5\" Fruit Knife, and a 13\" diamond sharpening steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for the knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately — don't put them in the dishwasher, and avoid cutting bones or frozen food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I use the diamond sharpening steel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw each blade across the steel at a consistent angle a few strokes per side to realign the edge between full sharpenings on a whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this set suitable for professional use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's built as a full working set covering everyday chef tasks, bread, boning, utility and fine paring work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999365210502,"sku":"61877777111","price":424.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/nami-7-piece-knife-set-abalone-slate-1.png?v=1791275658"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/collections\/hf_20260924_211127_1e5b2798-ae64-4ba9-90cd-f37e406d1f57.png?v=1791288266","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/collections\/nami.oembed","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}