Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Kunio Masutani Tall VG-10 Damascus Pakka M-31324 17cm

The Tall Nakiri vegetable knife by Masutani Hamono, featuring a 170 mm blade, differs from a classic nakiri by having a wider and taller blade profile. This shape provides extra space for slicing and chopping vegetables, and also makes it convenient to scoop up prepared ingredients from a cutting board using the broad side of the blade. Each knife is entirely handcrafted by the renowned Japanese bladesmith Kunio Masutani.

The blade is forged from Damascus steel with a core of VG-10—a popular Japanese stainless steel alloyed with chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, and cobalt. It is prized for its excellent hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and ability to retain a sharp edge for a long time. The multi-layered Damascus construction creates a distinctive pattern on the blade’s surface, while the black "Kokuryu" finish gives it a striking dark hue and added texture. The handle is crafted from black Pakkawood—a composite material made of wood layers impregnated with resin. It is moisture-resistant, highly durable, and well-suited for kitchen knives.

This knife is designed primarily for processing vegetables and other soft food items. It should not be used for chopping bones, cutting frozen foods, or handling other hard materials. The knife is not dishwasher safe; for proper maintenance, it should be washed by hand and wiped completely dry.