{"product_id":"nagiba-sujihiki-sashimi-knife-270mm-10-5-n690-japanese-style-wa-wood-handle-952490","title":"NAGIBA Sujihiki Sashimi Knife 270mm\/10.5\" N690 Japanese Style Wa Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAGIBA Sujihiki 270mm — N690 Stainless Steel, Octagonal Wa Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sujihiki is the Japanese-style slicer: long, narrow and thin, built to finish a cut in one clean pull instead of sawing back and forth. At 270mm there is enough blade to take a side of salmon, a tuna loin, a brisket or a full roast in a single motion, leaving a smooth, glossy face on every slice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY N690\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN690 is a cobalt-enriched high-carbon stainless steel, and it is a real step up from the VG10 used in most knives at this level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• More chromium (about 17% vs 15% in VG10) — better rust resistance, which matters when you are working with raw fish, citrus and salt all day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Cobalt and molybdenum added — supports a hard edge at 60+ HRC without the brittleness VG10 is known for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Tougher edge — VG10 has a reputation for micro-chipping against bone, a hard board or a partly frozen product; N690 is more forgiving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Comparable edge retention, easier to bring back — it takes a fine edge on a whetstone without the long sessions powder steels demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSame class of sharpness as VG10, with better corrosion resistance and a tougher, more durable edge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLADE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• 270mm \/ 10.63\" N690 stainless steel, 60+ HRC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Satin finish, thin blade grind for low drag and clean release\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Edge ground to under 15 degrees per side\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Blade height 35mm \/ 1.38\", spine thickness 2mm \/ 0.08\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHANDLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• 145mm \/ 5.71\" octagonal wa-handle in white ash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Traditional Japanese-style wa construction — light in the hand and well balanced for long prep sessions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Overall length: approx. 415mm \/ 16.34\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Weight: approx. 157g \/ 5.54oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Blade type: Sujihiki \/ slicer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Country of Origin: China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand wash and dry immediately after use. Not dishwasher safe. Use a wood or composite cutting board — glass, stone and ceramic will damage the edge. Not intended for bone, frozen food or hard-shell items.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements are taken by hand and may vary by 1–2mm; weight may vary by 5g.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGIBA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471396884550,"sku":"DZ-SJ-N690-270-01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/4757\/1526\/files\/s-l1600_4840d67a-2106-419f-81a9-16fb1b16e0b1.jpg?v=1788150909","url":"https:\/\/nagibaya.com\/products\/nagiba-sujihiki-sashimi-knife-270mm-10-5-n690-japanese-style-wa-wood-handle-952490","provider":"NAGIBA 凪","version":"1.0","type":"link"}