Highly recommended
"Great product Always happy with Messermeister quality"
Meet your ultimate vegetable prep companion — the Custom Nakiri Knife 6.5". Designed with a squared-off tip and straight-edge blade, it delivers clean, precise cuts through everything from delicate herbs to hearty root vegetables.
Crafted from cold-rolled steel and laser cut for exceptional accuracy, the blade features a durable ceramic stonewashed finish that enhances both performance and style. Whether you’re slicing butternut squash, chiffonading basil, or dicing onions with smooth efficiency, the Nakiri’s precision and balance make prep work feel effortless.
The wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients from board to bowl, while the ergonomic handle provides a secure, comfortable grip during extended use. Rooted in traditional Japanese design and refined for today’s kitchen, this knife transforms everyday chopping into a seamless culinary experience.
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.
Blade
Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
57 HRC
Ambidextrous
Handle
Linen Micarta
Blade
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
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Overall rating: 4.894737 / 5 from 19 reviews.
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Better Than Expected
"I was skeptical at first. I anticipated the Messermeister Nakiri to have less curvature to the cutting edge. Then I used it. It's perfect! This company thoroughly considers every aspect of their design before putting any product into production. I've found my Knife for Life company!"
Love it so much I have 2
"This is my go to knife for cutting vegetables. I love the way it feels in my hand. It holds an edge fantastic. Loved it so much I bought a second one for my chef bag to bring to work. Now when I go to my bag to find it, it is in the hand of one of my employees because they love it too."
chop lots of veggie at a busy restaurant. it is perfect.
"chop lots of veggie at a busy restaurant. it is perfect."
Good knife
"Nice quality well balanced"
This Nakiri was a very
"This Nakiri was a very nice addition to my Messermeister block! The knife is sharp, handles very well and I love the Spanish point."
Excellent knife for a great
"Excellent knife for a great price. Super sharp! I use it for chopping tomatoes and veggies in general. Handle feels really good. Easy to maneuver. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Best knife I've ever owned!
"Best knife I've ever owned! Love it!"
I love this knife. I've
"I love this knife. I've been using the Overland Chef for a while as my daily driver, and this thing is so much more nimble when I'm working with vegetables or some smaller stuff. I use it almost every day at work, and I'm absolutely gonna recommend this to anyone that likes the style. Bonus points for the Spanish point too, both useful and looks good in my eyes."
Ability to cut paper thin
"Ability to cut paper thin slices. Very sharp knife be careful. Nice grip on handle with some roughness for good hold. Love the Spanish point and its ability to start garlic and onion skins removal. Very happy overall with this tool."
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