Shun Classic Nakiri Knife 16.5cm
A 165mm Shun Classic nakiri: a traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight edge for clean push cuts.
Nakiri is Japanese for ‘vegetable knife’. Its straight edge and spine are made for push cuts rather than rocking.
It suits daily salad prep, slicing vegetables for stir-fries and finely dicing onions. The blunt, squared end adds a measure of safety on the board.
Features
- Straight Edge and Spine – Full contact with the board for clean push cuts through vegetables.
- VG-MAX Core – Kai’s proprietary VG-MAX steel forms the cutting edge, hardened to 60 HRC.
- Damascus Cladding – 34 stainless Damascus layers each side are ground and bead-blasted to reveal a flowing pattern.
- 16° Hand-Sharpened Edge – Each side is sharpened by hand to 16° for a fine, clean cut.
- D-Shaped PakkaWood Handle – Ebony-toned PakkaWood fills the curl of the fingers for a secure grip. The D-shape suits right-handed users.
Dimensions and Weight
Specifications and Care
- Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double bevel (32° inclusive)
- Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core clad with 34 layers of stainless Damascus each side (69 layers including the core)
- Hardness: 60 HRC
- Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood
- Care: Hand wash only
Made In: Japan
Brand: Kai Shun
