Kaiju Nakiri Kitchen Knife 6.57 inch - SAMURA
Japanese Nakiri Chef's Knife
Known as Nakiri Bocho, this knife features a cleaver-like design often referred to as a "large cleaver" in the United States. Its shape varies across different Japanese regions, with this version closely resembling the Osaka style, characterized by rounded angles, dark wood, and an exceptionally fine blade. This knife is specifically designed for slicing vegetables and chopping herbs without causing damage. It allows for precise cuts into thin rounds, small or large dice, and even intricate shapes, effortlessly separating the skin from the flesh of fruits and vegetables.
Customize Your Knife
This customizable Japanese knife offers a unique opportunity to have your name engraved in Japanese characters. Stand out in the kitchen and showcase your personal style as a culinary professional.
Japanese Nakiri Chef's Knife
Known as Nakiri Bocho, this knife features a cleaver-like design often referred to as a "large cleaver" in the United States. Its shape varies across different Japanese regions, with this version closely resembling the Osaka style, characterized by rounded angles, dark wood, and an exceptionally fine blade. This knife is specifically designed for slicing vegetables and chopping herbs without causing damage. It allows for precise cuts into thin rounds, small or large dice, and even intricate shapes, effortlessly separating the skin from the flesh of fruits and vegetables.
Customize Your Knife
This customizable Japanese knife offers a unique opportunity to have your name engraved in Japanese characters. Stand out in the kitchen and showcase your personal style as a culinary professional.
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Japanese Nakiri Chef's Knife
Known as Nakiri Bocho, this knife features a cleaver-like design often referred to as a "large cleaver" in the United States. Its shape varies across different Japanese regions, with this version closely resembling the Osaka style, characterized by rounded angles, dark wood, and an exceptionally fine blade. This knife is specifically designed for slicing vegetables and chopping herbs without causing damage. It allows for precise cuts into thin rounds, small or large dice, and even intricate shapes, effortlessly separating the skin from the flesh of fruits and vegetables.
Customize Your Knife
This customizable Japanese knife offers a unique opportunity to have your name engraved in Japanese characters. Stand out in the kitchen and showcase your personal style as a culinary professional.
- Everyday Japanese kitchen knife
- Materials: Hammered steel
- Series: Kaiju
- Knife type: Nakiri
- Handle materials: Pakka wood
- Blade length: 6.57 in. (167 mm)
- Blade material: AUS-8 stainless steel
- Total length: 11.89 in. (302 mm)
- Brand: SAMURA
To extend the life of your Nakiri knife:
- Hand wash only with mild soap and water; dry immediately after use.
- Avoid dishwasher use to protect the blade edge and wood handle.
- Regularly hone your knife to maintain sharpness; sharpen with a whetstone as needed.
- Store in a knife guard or block to prevent damage and accidents.
- Do not use to cut bone, frozen foods, or hard items to prevent chipping.
What is the Nakiri knife best used for?
It’s perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs with speed and precision.
Can it be used for meat or fish?
The Nakiri is not designed for meat or fish — it's optimized for vegetables. For proteins, we recommend pairing it with a Santoku or Chef’s knife.
Is the blade double-beveled or single-beveled?
This Nakiri knife features a double-beveled edge for easier handling and symmetrical cuts, making it beginner-friendly too.
Can I choose what gets engraved in Japanese?
Yes! You can provide a name or short phrase, and we will translate and engrave it in authentic Japanese characters.
Does the knife come with a sheath?
Some versions may include a protective sheath or gift box. Please refer to the product options or packaging details for specifics.
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