{"product_id":"nomura-kenta-nke-6-srs-13-custom-hammered-forged-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-180mm-7-inch","title":"Nomura Kenta NKE-6 SRS-13 Custom Hammered Forged Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm (7 Inch)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe famous Echizen Forge Smith Takeshi Saji is one of the most experienced and famous forge smiths in Takefu (Now Echizen City), Fukui Prefecture. During his long career, he has made a great and lasting impact upon the next generation of young Echizen forge smiths and craftsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKenta Nomura, Takeshi Saji’s grandson, joined Master Saji’s knife making company and started to make traditional hammer forged knives about 4 years ago. There are a number of experienced and skillful forge smiths and craftsmen at the company, so this environment gives Kenta a great opportunity to learn knife making and build up his skill and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNKE-6 SRS-13 Custom Hammered Forged Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm (7 Inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKenta Nomura selected to \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ework with SRS-13, a high quality Powdered High Speed Tool Steel produced by Sanyo Steel Company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaster Saji has great confidence in the supreme cutting performance, edge retention and corrosion resistance offered by SRS-13 because it has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea fine microstructure and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e a very rich Chemical Composition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eincluding a high percentage of Carbon, similar to that of Japan’s Premium\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAogami Super \u003ci\u003eHagane\u003c\/i\u003e (Blade steel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned from the user’s perspective, Kenta Nomura’s latest creation places a natural, comfortable grip. The blade shape and design has been thoughtfully refined to accommodate a pinch grip, allowing the hand to settle into position with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gently curved handle further complements this approach, with careful attention to its shape and weight distribution. Together, these details create a knife that feels comfortable and balanced in the hand, reflecting Kenta Nomura’s thoughtful consideration of how a kitchen knife is held and used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe carefully selected a black Dupont Corian handle with a copper-toned texture, the Dupont Corian material chosen for its durability and comfortable grip. The Handle is fitted with a gold brass bolster and Vivid Blue Fiber Spacers for matching overall design and appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tall blade and rounded nose \/ tip of the Santoku make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables; Hence it’s name, which literally means “Three-purpose”. The Santoku is often recommended as a multi-purpose kitchen knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-stretch: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Nomura Kenta NKE-6 SRS-13 Custom Hammered Forged Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm (7 Inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Material:  \u003cspan\u003eSRS-13 Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBlack and Copper Texture Dupont Corian Handle with Brass Bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaya Included: No.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"223\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku 180mm (7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCutting edge length: 180mm (7\")\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 305mm (12\")\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.08\")\u003cbr\u003eBlade Width: 48mm (1.8\")\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 115mm (4.5\")\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight: 213g (7.5oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/2665\/files\/KnifeDimension_A_large.jpg?v=1485574723\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that Japanese knives have the best quality and cutting performance in the world, and we hope that you will enjoy the fine craftsmanship and sharp edge of your new knife. With proper care, your new Japanese knife will be your faithful cooking partner for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade core and stainless steel cladding of this kitchen knife are rust resistant for easy maintenance. However, the blade core may discolor or rust if the knife is kept in wet conditions for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not put the knife in a dishwashing machine for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not leave the knife in water or wet conditions for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, please hand-wash the blade, bolster and handle thoroughly. After washing, wipe the knife clean and dry with a soft cloth and then store it in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis knife is extremely sharp! Please use extreme care when handling and storing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike German-made knives, Japanese knife blades are ground to a thin cutting edge for improved cutting performance and easier re-sharpening. Please protect the blade edge from hitting hard materials, or it might chip or crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease do not use the knife to cut frozen foods, bone, or any hard shell foods such as lobster or crab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen your knife eventually becomes dull, we recommend using Japanese whetstones to re-sharpen it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeshi Saji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67762861310230,"sku":"NKE-6","price":55500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/nomura-kenta-nke-6-srs-13-custom-hammered-forged-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-180mm-7-inch-1263510204.jpg?v=1792413849","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/products\/nomura-kenta-nke-6-srs-13-custom-hammered-forged-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-180mm-7-inch","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}