{"title":"Nisaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1959 and based in Tsubame-City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Tomita Cutlery Co., Ltd. manufactures the Nisaku brand of high-quality blades and tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNisaku tools are known for their durability, precision, and authentic Japanese craftsmanship, ideal for both professional and enthusiast use.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nisaku-tomita-style-wavy-bread-knife-24-5cm","title":"Tomita Style Wavy Bread Knife 24.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nisaku Wavy Bread Knife is an innovative serrated wavy design that cuts smoothly with both a push and pull motion - a patented advancement in Japanese knife engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional blades that cut effectively in only one direction, this new structure connects two precisely shaped arcs - one optimised for the push, the other for the pull - forming a seamless, continuous wave edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped through over 100 prototypes, even a 0.2 mm variation in arc or angle was refined by hand to achieve precise, effortless sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade is hand-finished by skilled artisans, ensuring smooth cutting performance for bread, vegetables, and soft foods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24.5cm blade length, 37.5cm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel 420J2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Natural Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted in Tsubame, Niigata, this knife represents the union of Japanese craftsmanship and modern design, earning the Good Design Award 2016 for its innovation and usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nisaku","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":56218245169525,"sku":"Nisaku-3000","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/8509\/6991\/files\/TomitaStyleWavyBreadKnife24cm1.jpg?v=1762166146"},{"product_id":"tomita-style-wavy-bread-knife-30-5cm-1","title":"Tomita Style Wavy Bread Knife 30.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nisaku Wavy Bread Knife is an innovative serrated wavy design that cuts smoothly with both a push and pull motion - 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