{"product_id":"masamoto-nakiri-knife","title":"Masamoto Nakiri Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Japanese nakiri knife from Masamoto has a powder steel cleaver-shaped blade that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis designed for cutting vegetables, and a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehandle made from magnolia wood and buffalo horn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasamoto has crafted \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esuper-premium Japanese knives for over 150 years, and is a well-respected brand by chefs all over the world. Known as one of the number one s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eushi knife makers in Japan, their knives have gained a cult status amongst serious knife lovers for their \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eamazing cutting performance, fine blades, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethin geometry. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey have always prioritised practical performance — the feel in use, the durability of sharpness, and ease of maintenance. Their excellent craftsmanship means that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eevery blade is finished by hand, which is why there is no set angle (though 15° is a good approximation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Masamoto Nakiri Knife has a cleaver shape and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent sharpness\u003c\/span\u003e that makes it ideal for effortlessly cutting vegetables, leafy greens, and more. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebroad, flat blade is also great for transferring ingredients from your board to your pan. \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade is made from high-quality powdered steel, \u003cspan\u003eproduced by reducing metal into an extremely fine powder before moulding and sintering it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a highly uniform microstructure, making the steel \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etough, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehighly wear‑resistant, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egiving the blade excellent edge retention, so you don't have to sharpen it too frequently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis steel blade has more than 13% chromium content, making it a stainless steel (rather than carbon steel) blade, so no extra care or oiling is needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from natural materials, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magnolia wood and buffalo horn handle make \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeach knife handle lightweight, placing minimal strain on the hand, even during prolonged use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe oval shape of the handle is also comfortable to grip, letting you control your blade with precision. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePart of the knife's beauty is that the blade is finished by hand, using natural materials which can significantly vary in colour, making each knife unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- 'If you know knives, you know Masamoto. Hand forged in Japan by skilled craftsmen, they \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehave always prioritised practical performance — the feel in use, the durability of sharpness, and ease of maintenance.'\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto","offers":[{"title":"16.5cm","offer_id":56089556713858,"sku":"4562208180305","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/masamoto-nakiri-knife-lead-1-borough-kitchen_b12068a1-02a4-4453-83ea-5600226af0de.jpg?v=1770743654","url":"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/masamoto-nakiri-knife","provider":"Borough Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}