{"product_id":"8-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-chef-abalone","title":"Nami Gyuto Chef's Knife 8″ — Damascus Steel with Abalone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe knife that does a little bit of everything, done properly. 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","url":"https:\/\/kurocho.com\/products\/8-inch-damascus-japanese-knife-chef-abalone","provider":"Kurocho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}