A nakiri for cutting herbs and vegetables; its rectangular blade facilitates handling of chopped ingredients. The straight cutting edge is used for vertical slicing. It is a double-sharpened version of the usuba knife (the Japanese usuba is usually single-sided). It resembles a cleaver in shape, but the blade is usually narrower than a cleaver, although like a cleaver, it lacks a tip and has a straight or slightly curved cutting edge without a belly. Despite this shape, however, it is not a cleaver; it is a vegetable knife, with a thin, delicate blade ideal for chopping vegetables or fruit into even the thinnest slices.
A nakiri for cutting herbs and vegetables; its rectangular blade facilitates handling of chopped ingredients. The straight cutting edge is used for vertical slicing. It is a double-sharpened version of the usuba knife (the Japanese usuba is usually single-sided). It resembles a cleaver in shape, but the blade is usually narrower than a cleaver, although like a cleaver, it lacks a tip and has a straight or slightly curved cutting edge without a belly. Despite this shape, however, it is not a cleaver; it is a vegetable knife, with a thin, delicate blade ideal for chopping vegetables or fruit into even the thinnest slices.
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Yes, we perform complete knife restoration, including satin finishing and sharpening.
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Typically 5–7 business days, depending on the condition of the knife.
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Essensu is a brand that has been exploring Japanese culture and the art of knife making for years. Through experience gained working with the best, we know which knives are best for precise work in the kitchen.
We offer authentic, used Japanese knives that we restore, returning them to their former glory. Each knife is not only a tool, but also a legacy of Japanese tradition. By choosing Essensu, you invest in quality, precision, and history that will make your cooking a true art.
