The Oliva Elite 6.5” Nakiri Knife is your plant-based powerhouse. Designed with a flat edge and squared tip, it excels at push cuts, planks, and precision chopping—no rocking motion required. Whether you’re slicing cabbage, mincing herbs, or cubing tofu, the German-forged blade handles it with effortless control. The stunning olive wood handle offers both grip and beauty, turning vegetable prep into a daily pleasure. A favorite among vegetarians, meal preppers, and fine-dice fanatics alike.
Behind the Build:
Product Specs
Origin
Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany
Overall
Length: 13.35 in | 339 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
Tyissen-Krupp 1.4116
Satin
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
58 HRC
Ambidextrous
Handle
Mediterranean Olive Wood
Blade
Width: 1.96 in | 50 mm
Length: 7.75 in | 197 mm
Thickness at spine: 2.2 mm
Handle
Width (including bolster): 5.59 in | 142 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
For wood handles: Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or wood cream every few weeks