The 6.5” Kawashima Nakiri is your go-to vegetable whisperer. With a flat edge and squared tip inspired by traditional Japanese Nakiri knives, it’s tailor-made for clean, crisp cuts through carrots, cabbage, and every root in between. Handcrafted from ultra-premium SG2 powdered steel and hand-sharpened to an outrageously fine edge, this knife delivers effortless control and zero bruising. The handle is sculpted for all-day comfort, while the bold aesthetic turns heads on any cutting board. For plant-forward cooks and prep perfectionists, the Kawashima Nakiri is a dream come true.
Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
Length: 12 in | 305 mm
The Nakiri blade has a straight, flat edge designed for precise and efficient chopping of vegetables, allowing for clean, downward cuts without rocking.
Takefu San Mai SG2
Satin/Blasted
Water Stone
Flat Grind
15º
64 HRC
Ambidextrous
Walnut Pakkawood
Width: 2 in | 51 mm
Length: 6.5 in | 165 mm
Thickness at spine: 2 mm
Length (including bolster): 4.75 in | 121 mm
A Nakiri knife is designed for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing vegetables with precision, creating uniform cuts, and handling delicate produce without bruising.
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: 5.0 / 5 from 16 reviews.
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"I am in my 6th decade of cooking. This is an outstanding knife. It is balanced. Its design makes sense. For an occasionally arthritic and tender grip, this fits my hand better than anything I just replaced. I got rid of all of my knives and this is one of five that I got. I don’t need a dozen knives. I just need the ones that work easily and do the job well. Love love."
"Best knife I ever used. Wow, sums it up. And now my Sister and MIL are getting one!"
"Best vegetable knife I’ve ever owned. That’s what I love using it for, anyway. Sharpest knife I’ve ever bought."
"I wanted a set of knives for a while and after a long search I settled on those. Very happy with the purchase. The shipping experience was not the best, but once received I can honestly say the knives are esthetically and functionally very pleasing. The Nakuri is a lot lighter than expected and is great to work with. Good handle and thin/ light blade makes it very convenient for the bigger veggies / slicing jobs."
"Fantastic knife to add to my collection of this series."
"Very sharp! Really like the knife"
"Love the knifes. They make cooking easy. Best present to myself."
"Probably my favorite knife in the kitchen now. It feels light and balanced and the curve of the rosewood handle means there's solid control. Very pleased with this knife and will probably swear my fealty to this company when it comes to knives in the future"
"Love my Nakiri knife. So sharp and so balanced in my hand. Very beautiful knife."
"Great knife. Does it all!"
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