{"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. The handle is shaped for a secure, balanced grip, keeping detailed work effortless and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a knife made for finishing touches — the kind of precise, graceful control that shows in the presentation of a dish, built on the same principles that guide our larger blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit \/ Paring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 steel core, 67-layer Damascus steel cladding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60±1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12° per side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only and dry immediately after use. It is not dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I keep it sharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small size makes it easy to maintain with a fine whetstone or a honing rod — a quick touch-up every few weeks keeps it razor sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on bones or frozen food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a fine, precision blade for fruit and small vegetables — avoid bones and frozen food, which can chip the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999362687366,"sku":"61877777114","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/nami-paring-fruit-knife-3-5-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281946","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/3-5-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-fruit","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}