Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri Olivewood Handle

Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri Olivewood HandleThe Takeshi Saji STRIX Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri is a double bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring SPG STRIX powdered stainless steel and an octagonal Kashi handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precise push cutting performance. This 165mm blade utilises a flat edge profile designed for straight vertical cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to prevent food from remaining connected after chopping. The san mai

This double bevel knife measures 270mm in total length with a 257mm edge

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As part of the Yorokobi series produced by Nigara in Aomori

The blade geometry follows traditional Japanese acute angles between 15 and 18 degrees

An octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional Japanese grip with a subtle taper

while the total weight is 192g

The MV steel incorporates molybdenum and vanadium carbides to increase wear resistance while maintaining toughness

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring an ultra-thin Sanjo grind

weighing 32g total

Hardness: HRC 58-59

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip and pairs with the blade to achieve a total weight of 185g

Handle material: Stabilized Birch