{"product_id":"nakiri-knife-damascus-steel-structured-chopping","title":"Nakiri Knife — Damascus Steel | Structured Chopping","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eNakiri Knife — Damascus Steel | Structured Chopping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eThis 7-inch Nakiri knife is designed as a dedicated vegetable tool, optimised for straight cuts, vertical chopping, and consistent board contact. Within the FireForge portfolio, it occupies a disciplined working position, prioritising control, durability, and predictable behaviour over extreme edge specialisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eThe blade follows a laminated Damascus architecture organised around a central cutting core. This structural layout concentrates cutting performance at the edge while the surrounding layers act as a mechanical buffer, distributing stress during repetitive chopping motions and reducing sensitivity to lateral forces. The result is a blade geometry engineered for stability and long-term dimensional consistency in daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eThe handle is integrated to ensure balanced force transmission and secure grip during continuous vertical movements. Its form supports neutral wrist alignment, while the dense hardwood construction contributes to overall stability without shifting the balance excessively forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eIn use, the knife delivers controlled chopping performance, steady edge behaviour, and straightforward maintenance. The architecture favours toughness, reliability, and repeatability, making it suitable for frequent vegetable preparation where consistency and structural discipline are valued over aggressive, high-retention edge profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNakiri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaminated Damascus steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7Cr17MoV stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSUS410 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 layers (33 + core + 33)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum heat treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–62 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inches (≈ 180 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSymmetrical bevel, optimised for chopping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFigured sycamore wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull integration with mechanical fixation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral, slightly forward-biased for chopping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid protective gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 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