{"product_id":"sld-steel-santoku-knife-naguri-finish-16-5cm","title":"SLD Steel Santoku Knife Naguri Finish 16.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium SLD steel knife series featuring a traditional Naguri textured handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the blade and handle to the gift box, every part is proudly made in Sanjo, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully crafted knife with a solid, refined feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length: 310mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eItem Weight: ‎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e158g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial‎: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade: SLD Steel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWenge Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions: ‎Hand wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Tadafusa + Kaneko Sogyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Sanjo City, Niigata Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is a collaboration between Tadafusa, a renowned Japanese knife maker, Kaneko Sougyo, a specialist in wooden craftsmanship, and Murano Kajiya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese three Sanjo-based companies, each carrying on the city’s long standing blade-making tradition, worked together to create this Naguri knife series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Santoku Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is the most commonly used kitchen knife in Japanese households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly versatile, it is suitable for preparing meat, fish and vegetables alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gently curved tip makes it easy to score and slice meat or fish, while the flatter section near the handle is ideal for chopping vegetables with ease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Naguri-Textured Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaguri is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique in which textured carving marks are intentionally left on the wood surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally used in Japanese architecture, this centuries-old craft creates a distinctive uneven texture that fits comfortably in the hand while adding unique visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is made from durable Wenge wood, known for its beautiful grain and deep dark-brown colour, giving the knife a luxurious and weighty appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ SLD Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from SLD steel, a premium alloy steel known for its hardness, toughness, and excellent wear resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts long-lasting sharpness makes it a popular choice for high-end knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLD steel contains chromium, carbon, molybdenum, vanadium, and other special alloy elements, making it highly resistant to rust while maintaining excellent cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional carbon steel, SLD steel is extremely rust-resistant, though regular care is still recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also relatively easy to sharpen among hard steels, allowing the knife to be enjoyed for many years with proper maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA subtle Murano Kajiya logo engraved on the blade adds an elegant finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Nashiji Finish on the Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade surface features a traditional Nashiji (pear-skin) finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis textured finish helps prevent food from sticking to the blade while also enhancing the knife’s premium appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Ideal as a Gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the presentation box is designed and produced in Sanjo, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matte-finish box is wrapped with a band featuring a printed Naguri texture pattern, making it perfect for gifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Wooden Handle Crafted by Kaneko Sougyo Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaneko Sougyo specialises in wooden craftsmanship and has long produced a wide range of wooden products centred around wooden mallets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company manufactures handles for knives, sickles, hatchets, festival tools, and more, managing everything from material preparation to final assembly in-house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Blade Crafted by Tadafusa Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince its founding, Tadafusa has remained committed to carefully handcrafted blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company produces household and professional kitchen knives, soba knives, fishing tools, harvesting blades, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, Tadafusa creates knives that suit contemporary lifestyles beyond the boundaries of Japanese or Western cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome areas of the vinyl blade cover may appear orange in colour. This is not rust, but protective anti-rust oil applied during packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease wash the knife before first use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamatani Sangyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053196566643,"sku":"YAM-0326-022","price":528.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1396\/3891\/files\/Naguri_Santoku_01.jpg?v=1779950833","url":"https:\/\/wistos.com\/ja\/products\/sld-steel-santoku-knife-naguri-finish-16-5cm","provider":"WISTOS Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}