Nakiri knife
Japanese precision for vegetables – forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel, light and controlled
- ✓Our vegetable knife for clean, straight cuts in vegetables and herbs
- ✓Light, flexible and durable sharpness thanks to 67 layers of Damascus steel
- ✓Carefully handcrafted – the versatile all-rounder for everyday use
- ✓Handle made of figured sycamore maple – natural, ergonomic and well balanced
- In stock - over 10 items available
- Free standard shipping in Switzerland
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In Japanese, Nakiri means “leaf cutter” – and that is exactly what this knife was created for.
The straight blade ensures clean, vertical cuts, making the HIKARI Nakiri a specialist for vegetables and raw vegetables. Crafted from 67 layers of Damascus steel, it features an ergonomic amber-colored sycamore maple handle.
Each knife is unique – with individual damask grain and a natural wood handle, which can be engraved upon request to create a truly personal work of art.
MISAKI – where quality meets art.
Suitable for:
blade
67 layers of Damascus steel with a cutting-edge core of 10Cr15CoMoV and 66 layers of corrosion-resistant 316/316L stainless steel.
The blade is vacuum-heat treated – one of the most modern hardening technologies in the world – for a particularly uniform structure, smooth surface and outstanding edge retention.
The Japanese V-grind with 15° per side ensures uncompromising sharpness. Exception: The bread knife features a single-sided 30° serrated edge.
Half bolster and full tang ensure balanced weight distribution, high stability and maximum durability even with intensive use.
Handle
The ergonomically shaped handle is made of exquisite, light-grained sycamore maple
The natural grain makes each knife unique. Multiple polishing processes create a particularly smooth surface – ensuring a secure grip and a pleasant feel, even after extended use.
Suitable for left and right handed users.
blade
67 layers of Damascus steel with a durable 10Cr15CoMoV core and 66 layers of corrosion-resistant 316/316L stainless steel. The blade is vacuum-heat-treated—one of the most modern hardening technologies in the world—for a particularly uniform structure, smooth surface, and outstanding edge retention. The Japanese V-grind with 15° per side ensures uncompromising sharpness.
Handle
The ergonomically shaped handle is made of exquisite, light-grained sycamore maple. The natural grain makes each knife unique. Multiple polishing processes create a particularly smooth surface – for a secure grip and a pleasant feel, even after extended use. Suitable for both left- and right-handed users.
Technical details
| Blade material | Damascus steel (66 layers 316/316L stainless steel, core 10Cr15CoMoV) |
| Handle material | Grained sycamore wood, polished several times |
| Hardness | 60–62 HRC |
| cut | 15° per side (Japanese V-grind) |
| Weight | 232 g |
mass
- Total length: 323 mm
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Handle length: 143 mm
- Blade width: 50.5 mm
- Blade thickness: 2.2 mm
- ✔ Wash by hand with mild detergent – then wipe dry immediately
- ✔ Only use wooden or plastic boards as a base
- ✔ Best stored in a knife block or on a magnetic strip
- ✔ Sharpen the blade regularly and oil it occasionally
- ✘ Do not clean in the dishwasher
- ✘ Not suitable for bones, frozen or hard foods
- ✘ Do not use on hard surfaces such as glass, stone or metal
