Nakiri Japanese Knife 17.8 cm NJN020

Nakiri – lightness and speed on vegetables

The slim, straight nakiri blade speeds up all “board” work: shredding, dicing and slicing with full control. The 178mm version is exceptionally maneuverable – the 1-mm back and 115 grams of weight enter the product without resistance, and the 40mm high head guides evenly with the entire edge. The traditional wa handle with water buffalo horn cap adds lightness and natural “on-blade” balance.

Key strengths

• Thin back 1 mm – minimal resistance, fast “push-cuts” and chopping.

• 178 mm blade length – the perfect balance between speed and control.

• Height of 40 mm – stable guidance on the board, plenty of room for knuckles.

• Lightweight 115 g – less hand fatigue during prolonged work.

• Nakiri geometry (two-sided cut) – equal slices, cubes and julienne.

• Wa handle – secure grip and natural balance “on the blade”.

Explanation: Wa handle – a traditional Japanese lightweight, usually wooden handle mounted on a bolt. It has a water buffalo horn ferrule that reinforces the bolt entry and increases durability, and the low weight moves the balance closer to the blade.

Application

Vegetables and herbs: from cabbage and pumpkin (without seeds/shells) to tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and chives. Do not use for bones, frozen or hard seeds.

Maintenance

Hand wash and dry quickly. Do not soak horned parts or expose to high heat. Store in a scabbard/leaf/block. Sharpen on water stones (e.g. #1000 → #3000/6000). Avoid the dishwasher.

Translation of the engraving (kanji on the wedge)

Technical Specifications

• Type: Nakiri (double-sided cut)

• Overall length: 308 mm

• Blade length: 178 mm

• Blade width: 40 mm

• Back thickness: 1 mm

• Steel: high-carbon, forged – San Mai – three-layer construction in which a hard high-carbon steel core is protected by two layers of softer steel, combining sharpness with crack resistance

• Weight: 115 g

• Handle: wa, wood + water buffalo horn cap