Shape | Nakiri |
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Blade Length | 165 mm |
Blade Height | 51 mm |
Steel Type | VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 60–61 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Western Handle - Pakkawood Metal Bolster |
Brand | Masutani |
About the Shape - A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're 'done' cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.
About Masutani - Masutani Hamono, is owned by Masutani-san, the brother of another Masutani-san who owns the well-known Ryusen Hamono. When he got into knifemaking, he aimed to produce high-quality knives at reasonable prices. Needless to say, he succeeded! His knives are incredibly sharp and reliable, especially at their price point.