{"product_id":"7-7-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-nakiri-cleaver","title":"Hinoki Nakiri Cleaver 7.7″ — Damascus Steel with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heavier, deeper-bladed take on the traditional vegetable knife, built for produce that fights back — pumpkins, cabbages, and root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurocho 7.7\" Nakiri Cleaver is forged from VG10 Damascus steel with 67 layers and finished in a striking feather Damascus pattern. Its tall, rectangular blade adds extra height and weight over a standard nakiri, giving it the momentum to work through dense, tough produce while the fine edge still keeps cuts clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is set into an ergonomic, oval-shaped wooden handle for a secure, comfortable grip, and comes with a solid wooden scabbard for safe storage between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReach for this one when a standard vegetable knife feels light for the job at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10 Damascus steel, 67 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall, rectangular blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval-shaped wooden handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wooden scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting bone or frozen food\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\u003eWhat is a Nakiri Cleaver used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for dense, tough produce like squash, cabbage, and root vegetables, where the extra height and weight of the blade make chopping easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in warm water immediately after use, dry it fully before storing it in the scabbard, and avoid the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I sharpen it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHone regularly between uses and sharpen on a whetstone, or via a professional sharpening service, every few months depending on how often it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it come with storage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a solid wooden scabbard is included to protect the blade when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurocho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65999363342726,"sku":"000776323360","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1106\/2545\/6518\/files\/hinoki-nakiri-cleaver-7-7-inch-slate-1.png?v=1791281932","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/7-7-inch-vg10-damascus-japanese-knife-nakiri-cleaver","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}