The Nakiri is Japan’s dedicated vegetable knife — designed for precision, speed, and control. With its straight edge and flat profile, it excels at clean push-cuts, making it ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables with effortless consistency.

Whether you’re prepping daily salads, breaking down cabbage, slicing carrots for stir-fry, or finely dicing onions, the Nakiri delivers smooth, clean cuts with minimal resistance. The squared tip adds control and safety during fast prep work, especially when working close to the board.

At the core of this knife is a high-performance VG-MAX steel, engineered for:

• Excellent edge retention

• High wear and corrosion resistance

• Fine grain structure for precise sharpening

• A razor-sharp 16° edge on each side

The core is protected by 34 layers of stainless Damascus cladding per side (68 total layers). This layered construction:

• Reinforces the blade

• Improves stain resistance

• Reduces sticking by helping food release more easily

• Adds a refined Damascus pattern finish

The D-shaped ebony-finished Pakkawood handle is:

• Durable and moisture resistant

• Comfortable in both left- and right-handed grips

• Hygienic and easy to maintain

• Elegant without being flashy

A full composite tang construction keeps the knife lightweight while maintaining excellent balance and control during extended prep sessions.

If you prep vegetables daily, a Nakiri isn’t just nice to have — it’s a serious upgrade. The flat profile maximizes board contact, reduces accordion cuts, and makes repetitive chopping more efficient.

Handcrafted in Japan, this knife blends traditional design with modern performance — built for cooks who value precision, durability, and clean cuts every time.