{"title":"Best First Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew to Nikuya? Start here. These are our best entry points for cooks looking for a dependable first Nikuya knife—each selected to deliver a clear purpose, strong everyday utility, and the performance our knives are built around.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nikuya-japanese-butcher-knife","title":"Nikuya Japanese Butcher Knife","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     The Nikuya Butcher Knives feature durable blades, stay-sharp edges, and full tangs for Stability, Balance, and Power. With its precise edge and synthetic leather sheath, the Nikuya will always be a more sensible choice for any cook out there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e     Used by many professionals. Known for its power, precision and superb overall balance, the Nikuya is made of Hardened Carbon steel for sharpness and endurance. Handcrafted from its shank to the handle, it will always cut and always perform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Choose Nikuya?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ Multi-functional:\u003c\/strong\u003e This professional chef knife can easily handle your daily kitchen tasks of chopping, slicing, mincing and dicing fruits, vegetables and several meat varieties   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ Unique Design: \u003c\/b\u003eBuilt to balance the weight for efficient cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ Super Razor Sharp blade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ High-quality Japanese Craftsmanship knife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ Professional-Grade Thickness and Durability.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔ Handy sheath:\u003c\/b\u003e The leather sheath has a nice touch -- made from synthetic leather that retains a good quality that’s pleasing to the eye, and perfect fit for the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: Handmade Forged High-carbon Clad Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Materials: Full Tang integrated steel shank + wood + rivet fixing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade length: 17cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade width: 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade thickness: 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight: 12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWidth: 2.3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNet weight: 435g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikuya","offers":[{"title":"Without Leather Case","offer_id":46020210458946,"sku":"NKY000059","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Black Leather Case","offer_id":50971473543490,"sku":"NKY000130","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9367\/7890\/files\/butcher1.png?v=1773824359"},{"product_id":"nikuya-deba-slicing-knife","title":"Nikuya Deba Slicing Knife","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways meats the expectation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Deba -- Nikuya Slicing Knife is a professionally crafted knife that provides a wonderfully sharp edge with a light flexible blade that easily carves down pork, chicken, or any beef thrown at it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeba is agile, easy to use, and wonderfully balanced, it cuts on any meat surface with a single stroke, making it ideal for large cuts of meat such as Pork Bellies, roasts, Fish, and even salmon. Beautiful and efficient, you’ll feel like a pro with this handsome knife in your kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy choose the Deba Slicing Knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeat all you can!:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDesigned for slicing cooked meats like hams, chicken, steaks, whole pork, and whatever paultry you throw at it. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffortless \u0026amp; Firm Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis Laminated wood handle adds superior strength, refinement, and beauty to the overall finish. The balanced handle with ergonomic design gives you effortless movement for slicing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecision German Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eForged\/creating with pure German tungsten Steel for a more refined edge while providing a hardier--more--durable class blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Length: 12.4cm \/ 4.8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Length: 18.5cm \/ 7.2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnife Length: 29cm \/ 11.4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter of the blade: 5.4cm \/ 2.1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade thickness: 0.30 cm \/ 0.1 inch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 258g \/ 0.56 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardness: 57-58 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: German tungsten steel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Material: High-quality Color wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct inclusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeba Slicing Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ex1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikuya","offers":[{"title":"Without Leather Case","offer_id":49919892848962,"sku":"NKY000051","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Leather Case","offer_id":49919892881730,"sku":"NKY000103","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9367\/7890\/files\/deb1.png?v=1773824155"},{"product_id":"nikuya-gyotu","title":"Nikuya Gyotu","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"445\" class=\"\"\u003eUpgrade your cooking experience with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eNikuya Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium Japanese kitchen knife designed for ultimate precision, versatility, and durability. As the Japanese counterpart to the traditional Western chef’s knife, the Nikuya Gyuto promises effortless slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of all your favorite ingredients—from fruits and vegetables to fish, meat, and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"450\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"504\" class=\"\"\u003ePrecision Blade Made from 420 J2 Stainless Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"594\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"594\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eLong-Lasting Sharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoy a fine, smooth polish that retains its edge longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"735\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"735\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eCorrosion-Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built to withstand frequent cleaning and exposure to common household chemicals without compromising performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"791\" class=\"\"\u003eKoa Wood Handle for Optimal Comfort \u0026amp; 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Discover how this Japanese chef’s knife can transform your meal prep into a culinary art. Order now and experience the perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and performance in one exquisite kitchen essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikuya","offers":[{"title":"Without Leather Case","offer_id":49919898485058,"sku":"NKY000052","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Leather Case","offer_id":49919898517826,"sku":"NKY000102","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9367\/7890\/files\/gyo1.png?v=1773824090"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nikuya.ph\/collections\/best-first-knives.oembed","provider":"Nikuya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}