{"product_id":"matsubara-nashiji-santoku-165mm-aogami-2","title":"Matsubara Nashiji Santoku 165mm Aogami #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA workhorse santoku from Matsubara, combining rustic Nashiji finish with high-performance Aogami #2 carbon steel. This knife delivers excellent edge retention and a responsive edge that excels in vegetables, proteins, and everyday prep. The blade has a solid, confident feel with enough thickness for durability while still tapering to a capable edge for clean cuts. A reliable choice for cooks who want traditional carbon performance with a distinctive handcrafted look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"549\"\u003eBlade Length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eSteel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2 Carbon Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eCladding: Stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eFinish: Nashiji (pear skin texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"681\"\u003eEdge: Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Traditional Japanese wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: ~62–63 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"920\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eWill develop a patina over time (core steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eHand wash and dry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"920\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eNot suitable for bones, frozen food, or hard impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsuru Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53378053079339,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/7480\/7339\/files\/20260505_121147.jpg?v=1778019410","url":"https:\/\/tsuruknives.com\/products\/matsubara-nashiji-santoku-165mm-aogami-2","provider":"Tsuru Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}