Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-1185 16.5cm the Tojiro F-521

the Tojiro F-521

The blades on Japanese kitchen knives are extremely thin and durable

Blade VG-10 Black Nickel

then pat dry

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Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-1185 16.5cm the Tojiro F-521Ittetsu is a 165 mm Nakiri vegetable knife made in Japan. Three layers of material make up this nakiri: Shirogami steel, iron clad, and both. a layer of carbon steel at the center that is shielded from the outside by a layer of iron, a process known as forge welding or Sanmai. Both carbon steel and iron are prone to rust and need to be kept dry and clean at all times to prevent discoloration and oxidation. Steer clear of anything other than fruits,