Nakiri vegetable knife with dark hammered blade and wooden saya cover, two knives

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Nakiri Vegetable Knife

6.5" (165mm) / Saya Cover Included
$259.99 USD
Sale price  $259.99 USD Regular price 
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Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Nakiri Vegetable Knife

SKU:

SLKUNA165EHMO
$259.99 USD
Sale price  $259.99 USD Regular price 
Blade Length 6.5" (165mm)
Saya Cover
Blade Hardness
63-64 HRC
Stain Resistant
Yes
Saya Cover
Optional Magnetic Oak Saya
Full Specifications

Blade

Knife Type
Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
Primary Use
Vegetable cutting
Blade Metal
High Performance SLD Steel
Grade
Kurouchi Nashiji
Construction
Clad (San Mai)
Blade Hardness
63-64 HRC
Blade Edge Type
Double Bevel
Blade Finish
Kurouchi Nashiji
Stain Resistant
Yes

Handle

Handle Material
Ebony
Handle Shape
Octagonal
Bolster Material
Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
Tang Type
Partial Tang
Product Details

Our Yoshihiro SLD Stainless Clad Knives feature a unique construction of two layers of stainless steel, ensuring durability and protection while maintaining a sharp cutting edge.

High Performance SLD represents a new generation of steels engineered in Japan, designed to surpass the capabilities of existing metals. This steel is highly wear-resistant and boasts a hardness level that rivals carbon steel, along with an impressive level of stain resistance. This cutting-edge metallurgy results in a knife that offers excellent sharpness, long edge retention, and stainless durability.

Among the most sought-after knives, the traditional Japanese vegetable knife known as the Nakiri is quickly becoming an essential companion to the popular chef's knife. With a design reminiscent of a small cleaver, the Nakiri is cherished for its ability to chop through root vegetables and slice delicate tomatoes with ease. From prepping greens for a salad to chopping vegetables for a main dish, the simplest tasks are elevated with this handcrafted knife, which is as beautiful as it is functional.

Preparing delicious meals begins with selecting wholesome ingredients and using high-quality tools, like a premium chef's knife, to transform every meal into something special. Whether you are dicing, slicing, or chopping fresh produce from a farmer's market or carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the most straightforward tasks become extraordinary with a handcrafted knife that enhances your culinary experience.

Recommended to purchase with Saya Knife Cover Option

Care & Origin
Country of Origin
Japan
Care Instructions
Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher.
Sharpening Method
Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.

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