Japanese Knives Nakiri Knives

Goko Hamono nakiri knife with is 16,5 cm blade. The nakiri featured here is a perfect example of their philosophy. Utilizing a core of white #1 steel with a stainless cladding, the Goko nakiri is made with a slightly asymmetric edge grind. The steel is hardened to 60 HRC. A lovely rustic finish and oak wood octagonal handle complete the package.

Japanese kitchen knife nakiri by Gihei Hamono. Blade is made of SLD steel with stainless steel clad.  SLD stainless steel was originally designed by Hitachi for cutting other steels. It holds an edge as long as a carbon steel, but is much easier to care for. The base of the steel is SKD11 with hardness up to 61-63HRC. This Gihei Hamono Nakiri has a handle of magnolia and plastic ferrule. Never wash any Japanese knife in a dishwasher. This knife has a thin blade and should not be used on hard items such as bones or frozen foods.

High quality nakiri japanese kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Prever. The Prever series has a core of VG-10, between 62 layers of stainless steel. The blade is thin and the knife is light in weight. This Ryusen Hamono Prever Nakiri has a handle of walnut. The combination of weight, balance, extremely thin and sharp cutting edge provide a huge comfort during the cut. The Rockwell hardness on this knife is around 60-62 HRC, for a durable edge. Ryusen Hamono Prever Nakiri knife goes in black gift box.

Nakiri vegetable knife from Ittetsu with 16 cm blade. Nakiri is designed for finely slicing and shredding herbs and vegetables, and thanks to the wide rectangular blade, the pieces are easy to transfer to a plate or pan. The straight cutting edge is used for cutting in a vertical line and allows many different cutting techniques such as julienne or chiffonade. The blade is made of stainless Sandvik 19C27 steel. Handle is black pakka wood. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

Kajibe nakiri knife with blade length 165 mm. Nakiri's flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Handle is made of chestnut. Blade of this Kajibe nakiri knife is made of Aogami #2 iron clad steel. Weight is 190 g. Kajibe knives are hand-forged by master blacksmith Kunio Ishikawa and his son. This nakiri knife is not allowed to wash by dishwasher. Japanese kitchen knives have very hard, but thin blade. It is not allowed to cut by japanese chef knives bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, other hard products. 

Tojiro Zen Black Nakiri with 165 mm blade. Nakiri is japanese vegetable knife. VG10 as core steel, clad by 13-chrome stainless steel, it has achieved both professional sharpness and easy maintenance. Black oxide processing, which is the technology often used for medical equipment, has been applied on blade. The blade thus has both outstanding corrosion resistance and beautiful visual aspect. Tojiro Zen Black Nakiri FD-1568 weights 145 g. Chestnut handle has excellent durability, and additionally applied fire treatment on surface makes it even stronger. Tojiro Zen Black Nakiri FD-1568 knife is not allowed to wash by dishwasher. It has very hard, but thin blade and not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, other hard products.

Ittetsu Tadafusa OEM Nakiri knife with 165 mm blade. Nakiri is a Japanese style vegetables to cut, slice and mince vegetables. Nakiri is considered a useful knife to have to cut without splitting. Blade is made of SLD steel by Hitachi. SLD is a cold work die steel with high abrasion resistance for general use, excellent harden-ability and minimal quench stress. Handle: ashtree / quince. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife Ittetsu with 165 mm blade. This nakiri is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

Nakiri knife Ittetsu with 180 mm blade. This nakiri is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 

Japanese nakiri knife. Hand forged by Yoshimi Kato who is a certified traditional craftsman in Takefu, Fukui prefecture in Japan. Blade Black Nickel VG-10. Blade length 165 mm. Handle – rosenwood. Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.

Mcusta Zanmai Classic Pro Zebra Nakiri vegetable knife. Blade lenght is 165 mm. The blade of Mcusta Zanmai Classic Pro Zebra nakiri knife is made of of Damascus steel (VG-10), 33 layers. The handle is made of pakka wood with mosaic pin. MyGoodKnife is an authorized dealer of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). All Mcusta knives at our stores are original and made is Seki city, Japan. Check our video to see interview with Mr.Tomohiro Hasegawa - president of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). Interview was made when Mr.Tomohiro visited or store in Helsinki.

Japanese vegetable knife nakiri handmade by Mr. Takeshi Saji. Blade - 31 layers damaskus steel, VG10. Blade length 17 cm. Handle - bull bone. Brass bolster. Weight of Nakiri Takeshi Saji is 320 g. Takeshi Saji is a Chairman of Saji Balacksmith (Japan). Member of Japan Knife Guild and Japan Custom Knife Makers. In 1992, he was officially certified as Dentoukougeishi, a “Traditional Master Craftsman” by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade & Industry”.

Japanese vegetable knife Nakiri Mcusta Zanmai Forest with 165 mm blade. Mcusta Zanmai Forest Molybdenum Series is a great introduction to high quality Japanese knives. For this series, Zanmai forges each blade using Molybdenum Vanadium 8A steel and sharpens them utilizing Zanmai's famous Hamaguri V-Cut form. This grinding method results in incredibly sharp knives that are easy to use and maintain. The handle’s end caps are mirror finished and provide additional balance. The beautiful green micarta hangles are triple-riveted to complete this professional quality knife at an affordable price. MyGoodKnife is an authorized dealer of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). All Mcusta knives and scissors at our stores are original and made is Seki city, Japan. Check our video to see interview with Mr.Tomohiro Hasegawa - president of Marusho Industry Inc (brand Mcusta Zanmai). Interview was made when Mr.Tomohiro visited or store in Helsinki.

Mcusta Zanmai “coreless steel” series Nakiri with 16.5 cm blade. VG-10 and VG-2 are laminated together like Damascus steel. Literally there is no core of the steel, that's why this Mcusta kitchen knife series called "coreless". Also the blade patterns are remarkably clearer than on Damascus steel. Mcusta use  “ocean wave” motif which came from a traditional Japanese painting. Handle of Mcusta Zanmai Coreless Aranami Nakiri is made of red pakka wood with a bolster and bottom cap. Mosaic pin on handle and bottom cap. Each knife Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Coreless Aranami goes in wooden box.

The Mcusta Zanmai Classic Nakiri Knife is ideal for mincing, slicing and dicing vegetables for stir-fry, salads, soups, and more. Mcusta Zanmai Classic features a beautiful 33-layer Damascus design, encased with a high quality 'super steel' VG-10 core for ultimate sharpness and long lasting edge retention. 61 Rockwell blades display hardness, toughness, and flexibility. The handle is made from Corian, a composite material that consists of 2/3 natural minerals and 1/3 acrylic with pigment. Blade length: 16,5 cm. Handcrafted in Seki city, Japan.

The ZWILLING® Gourmet NAKIRI, or Japanese vegetable knife is the perfect product to peel, dice and slice fruit or vegetables. This lightweight but strong knife is ideal for working for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue. The FRIODUR® ice-hardened blade gives this knife excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance and longevity. The ZWILLING® Gourmet NAKIRI also features an ergonomic handle, with a laser printed ZWILLING logo on the central rivet. Chop vegetables with ease with this amazing Japanese kitchen knife.

FRIODUR® ice-hardened blade extreme sharpness and corrosion resistance.
Ergonomic handle in three-rivet plastic for fatigue-free and safe working.
Laser printed ZWILLING logo on the central rivet.
Single-piece, precision-stamped blade construction for maximum manoeuvrability.

MIYABI 4000FC nakiri, or Japanese vegetable knife, with a straight, 17cm blade.
Experience the beauty of sharpness with the MIYABI 4000FC series. The blade is made from a single layer of FC61 steel, a proven material in terms of hardness (HRC 61) and durability.
- Fine carbide 61 steel blade construction for a sharp, hard blade;
- Rockwell hardness of 61 for durability and cutting edge retention;
- Katana style cutting edge for excellent sharpness;
- FRIODUR® ice-hardened blade for toughness, elasticity and corrosion resistance;
- Engraved MIYABI logo on the blade;
- Octagonal pakka wood handle for comfortable grip with mosaic pin.
- Made in Japan

Nakiri 17 cm. Kasumi HM series.  The super hard alloy VG-10 is used as a core material of the blade. This knife has a three-layered structure that holds the core material with corrosion-resistant stainless steel from both sides. Seki’s skilled artisans are responsible for assembling the blade. Hammered Series knives pattern are hammered with many tiny indentation creates air pockets when cutting to prevent food from sticking. Special tempering of the VG10 blade core create an edge retention that far surpasses other brands of similar kitchen knife. The handle is made in POM, material that makes it comfortable, resistant, hygienic and long lasting. There are only best kitchen knives in MyGoodKnife’s range.  

Kasumi Nakiri 17 cm VG10 Pro Series. These latest generation of Kasumi VG-10 Pro Series knives are forged from one single piece of Solid Super Stainless Steel High Carbon VG-10 (HRC 60~61). The beautiful ergonomic handle is made from durable marble resin in high gloss finish and comes decorated with a mosaic pin. The blades have a hardness Rockwell HRC 59-60 representing the ideal hardness for kitchen professional knives of high quality and guaranteeing the best cutting and tight performances of the cutting-edge and having a longer duration with respect to the major part of other knives. There are only best kitchen knives in MyGoodKnife’s range.

Traditional Nakiri 16,5 cm. This 3-layered series has been loved as standard articles for a long time. The edge made by skilled craftsmen provides you an amazing sharpness.

The essence of “Tojiro”, fusion of Japanese-style sticking to the keenness and Western-style. This is a standard series with basic functions of Japanese-style knives have been cultivated in their mind by working hard. Edging is the sharpness is the same as upper grade’s even if this is a standard series. Please feel Japanese knife culture close to you.

Premium Series with Global Standards Has been released as an exclusive export model in abroad but finally came into Japanese domestic market, the name is “Senko(“Flash”)”. Sticking to not only blades but shape of the handle and bolster considering ergonomic aspects. These perfectly designed knives you have never seen are completely different from the other design knives with no substances in the past. DP 37 layers(Peeling, Paring and Deba) or 63 layers(the rest of items) are extravagantly used for this series and the keenness is just like “Flash” in dark sky. The beautiful pattern on the blade is a proof of the sharpness and the wide variety is one the reason to attract people in the world. Features, Micarta Handle and Plates Employed “Micarta” for the handle material, which is usually used for high-grade outdoor knives as well. The beautiful handle grains that appear just like in combination with its blade’s ripple has strong duration covered with impressive metal plates. The plates are welded inside of the handle, which is difficult ways and we even spend time and effort on it. The die-cast bolster has suitable weight and a soft touch to fingers. The design also enables you to grip in many ways when you use and provides very comfortable feeling. The weight is well-balanced considering most effective usability and it goes just as you want using the weight. The more you use, the better you will understand.

The Shippu Black series from Tojiro features a 63 layered Damascus Steel blade with a VG-10 core. The blades are anodized black to highlight the elegant patterning.The chestnut wood handle is both beautiful and practical.

Tojiro takes pride in Japanese skills for cutleries. The enthusiasm for pursuing sharpness created “Tamahagane” that is extremely pure iron no one had never seen. The “Tamahagane” is highly valued as “Yasuki-Hagane” that is very good for knive-making in the present days and it also has very important role to support Japanese knife culture. Tojiro employed “Shirogami” that is taken as synonymous with the “Yasuki-Hagane” and put soft iron on it and forged. This series can offer you high quality and reasonable price as well. Special Swordsmith, Tojiro calles them “Tosho”, who are allowed to make Japanese sword by government can only make Japanese sword. Also they are under many restrictions on the materials, processing and so on to protect traditional Japanese way. That is why it is said that “Japanese knives are the best ones that everyone can have, which also have the best keenness”. “Tojiro” also has been transmitting the tradition and trying to develop a fusion of the tradition and modern technology on Japanese-style knives. Tojiiro has studied the best temperature for hardening, the edge angle, etc. for Shirogami steel. Tojiro can highly recommend this series with firm confidence. Please, use your carbon knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.