{"title":"Profile Collection For Butcher","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-ku-butcher-165mm-kurouchi-tsuchme-ebony","title":"Nigara SG2 KU Butcher 165mm Kurouchi Tsuchme Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara SG2 KU Butcher 165mm is a specialised nikukiri profile knife featuring SG2 powdered stainless steel and an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for professionals processing meat through quartering, deboning, and trimming tasks. This double-bevel blade measures 160mm in edge length with a 34mm heel height and weighs 125g, utilising a round tip that curves upward to allow perpendicular pointing into the cutting board for long slicing cuts through thick pieces despite the shorter blade length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy, though this composition makes the blade relatively hard to sharpen. The san-mai stainless clad construction features a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish and measures 2.3mm at both the heel and mid-spine, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip. Produced by Nigara in Aomori under master Go Yoshizawa, this knife applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to create a tool specifically designed for separating meat from bone, removing fat and sinew, and cutting through cartilage and joints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46668466159837,"sku":"NIGA_SGHA_BC165EB","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraSG2KUButcherKnife150mm-20250814-03.jpg?v=1755236913"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-vg10-butcher-knife-210mm-8-9-33-layer-hammered-damascus","title":"Sakai Takayuki VG10 Butcher Knife 210mm (8.9\") 33 Layer Hammered Damascus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Sakai Takayuki 210mm butcher knife features a VG10 stainless steel core with 33-layer hammered Damascus cladding, best fitting first-timers and students requiring a specialised tool for processing meat. The nikukiri profile includes a round tip that curves upward, allowing the blade to point perpendicularly into the cutting board for long slicing cuts through thick pieces of meat despite the shorter blade length. This double bevel geometry is designed specifically for quartering, deboning, removing sinew, and cutting through cartilage or joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 core measures 59-61 HRC and provides stain resistance within a sanmai stainless Damascus construction that is easy to maintain. A tsuchime hammered surface finish distinguishes the blade, which measures 1.8mm at the heel spine and weighs 193g. This build sits on the thicker side, offering durability for butchery tasks where general kitchen knives are less suited. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents a collective manufacturing approach delivering consistent fit and finish for household users seeking dedicated meat processing capabilities without complex care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48061723246813,"sku":"SATA_33VG_BCK210","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7008.jpg?v=1782092476"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.tw\/en\/collections\/profile-collection-for-butcher.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}