{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-white-2-carbon-steel-shikoku-nior-nakiri-180mm","title":"Touroku Sakai White #2 Carbon Steel Shikkoku Nior Nakiri 180mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shikoku Noir series pairs traditional Sakai forging with a dark, understated aesthetic rooted in classic Japanese finishing techniques. Forged in Sakai by Tani-san, each knife features a White #2 carbon steel core in sanmai construction and a kurouchi finish that offers light protection against rust while giving the blade its distinctive deep tone. That finish, combined with the handle, creates the series’ monochrome look and quiet, austere beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is an oak octagon hidden tang design finished with charcoal mixed directly into matte urushi. This method comes from traditional Japanese plateware finishing, where durability and longevity are as important as appearance. The result is a composed, all-black presentation that feels tactile, subtle, and built to age well with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a Nakiri, this knife is purpose-built for vegetable prep. The flat edge profile excels at push cutting and chopping, allowing clean, efficient work through dense produce and herbs alike. It’s a straightforward, high-control tool designed for repetition and consistency on the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touroku Sakai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51337359262013,"sku":"TOUCUTSHIKKOKUWHITE2NAK180","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1972\/2573\/files\/touroku-sakai-white-2-carbon-steel-shikoku-nior-nakiri-180mm-touroku-sakai-1419526.jpg?v=1769713029","url":"https:\/\/elementknife.com\/products\/touroku-sakai-white-2-carbon-steel-shikoku-nior-nakiri-180mm","provider":"Element Knife Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}