Description

The most beautiful nakiri ever?

Quite simply, “nakiri” is Japanese for "vegetable knife." If you haven’t used Japanese-style knives before, the nakiri is sure to attract your attention due to its interesting shape. Yet this blade shape is quite practical, too. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri isn’t rocked like a chef's knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface. If you cut vegetables for salad or stir-fry, you will simply love using the Shun Premier Nakiri.

The Shun Premier Nakiri is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX “super steel” to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed—similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.

Specifications:

This beautiful knife is perfect for processing vegetables of all kinds
Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
Handle: Contoured walnut PakkaWood®
Blade length: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Handcrafted in Japan

Care Instructions:

Rinse in hot water before use
Use a wooden or plastic chopping board
After use wash knife with a mild detergent and dry with a soft cloth
Acidic foods in particular should be rinsed immediately after use
Do not place in the dishwasher
Do not immerse wooden handle in water for extended amount of time
Oil the handle with a little neutral vegetable oil
Store knife in a knife block, wooden drawer insert or in a blade guard or sheath
This knife is not designed to cut through bones or very thick-skinned vegetables. For this heavier kitchen work, we suggest purchasing the Shun Classic Meat Cleaver (DM0767), or Shun Classic 8” Western Chef’s Knife (DM0766) to add to your collection.