{"product_id":"8-inch-damascus-nakiri-chef-knife-67-layer-japanese-vg10-steel","title":"8-Inch Damascus Nakiri Chef Knife – 67-Layer Japanese VG10 Steel","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003e8-Inch Damascus Nakiri Chef Knife – 67 Layers of Japanese VG10 Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your culinary craft with this stunning \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch Nakiri \/ Chef Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-forged from \u003cstrong\u003e67 layers of genuine VG10 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're slicing vegetables, breaking down meat, preparing sushi, or carving fruit, this knife delivers the precision and balance that professional chefs and home cooks demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-Layer Damascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Composite folded construction (not laser-etched or acid-faked patterns) produces authentic wave grain and outstanding edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e59 HRC Core Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Achieved through repeated quenching and vacuum heat treatment for a stable, durable, razor-sharp edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eBlade Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;60° | \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted Octagonal Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese octagonal profile for a secure, fatigue-free grip during extended prep sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003estabilized colorful wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rice Husk \u0026amp; Resin composite) – each handle is one-of-a-kind; colors will vary naturally from knife to knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 mm | \u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 183 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 Layers of Damascus Steel (VG10 Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStabilized Colored Wood (Rice Husk \u0026amp; Resin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e183 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE \/ EU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Kitchen Companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis multifunctional blade is suited for: vegetables, meat, fish, sushi, fruit, bread, and steak. The thin 2 mm blade glides through ingredients with minimal resistance, preserving texture and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-8l-beverage-dispenser-with-spigot-fridge-drink-dispenser\"\u003e2.8L Beverage Dispenser with Spigot – Fridge Drink Dispenser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordless-rechargeable-milk-frother-coffee-foam-egg-whisk\"\u003eCordless Rechargeable Milk Frother – Coffee Foam \u0026amp; Egg Whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-shot-glasses-set-8pc-storage-bag-bar-travel\"\u003e8-Piece Stainless Steel Shot Glasses Set with Storage Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.gov\/topics\/shopping-cooking-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNutrition.gov on cooking and food safety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What makes this Damascus chef knife different from regular kitchen knives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This knife is forged from 67 layers of genuine VG10 Damascus steel using real composite folding — not a laser-etched or acid-treated pattern. The result is a blade with authentic wave grain, 59 HRC core hardness achieved through vacuum heat treatment, and superior edge retention compared to standard stainless steel kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is every handle exactly the same color?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No — and that's what makes each knife unique! The octagonal handle is made from stabilized colorful wood (a Rice Husk and Resin composite), and because every piece of material is naturally different, the color and pattern of each handle will vary. You'll receive a one-of-a-kind knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What foods can this Nakiri chef knife be used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This versatile 8-inch knife is designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks including slicing and dicing vegetables, carving meat, preparing sushi and fish, cutting fruit, and slicing bread and steak. 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