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Veggie prep never looked so good. The Custom Blue Nakiri Knife - 6.5" blends traditional Japanese-inspired form with bold, modern flair. The straight-edge blade and squared-off tip offer maximum contact with your cutting surface, ensuring clean, precise cuts without rocking — ideal for uniform veggie slices, perfect stir-fry strips, or paper-thin cucumber ribbons. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, this blade glides effortlessly through everything from hardy root vegetables to delicate herbs. The sleek blue handle not only adds a pop of color but also provides ergonomic comfort for long prep sessions. Whether you're batch-cooking for the week or assembling a vibrant Buddha bowl, this Nakiri brings beauty and function to the table.
Behind the Build: Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 11.5 in | 292 mm
Blade Type
The Nakiri blade has a straight, flat edge designed for precise and efficient chopping of vegetables, allowing for clean, downward cuts without rocking.
Width: 1.97 in | 50 mm
Length: 6.69 in | 170 mm
Thickness at spine: 2 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 4.76 in | 121 mm
Tasks
A Nakiri knife is designed for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables with precision, creating uniform cuts, and handling delicate produce without bruising.
Care
Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!
Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately
Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items
