The classic vegetable knife. Highly functional for processing large amounts of vegetables and preforming finer cutting tasks such as julienne of brunoise. The absence of a pronounced belly in the profile orientates it more towards chopping style cutting motions rather than rolling cuts.

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Hitohira YG Nashiji White #2 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

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Hitohira NM Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Purpleheart Handle

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Hitohira MS Kurouchi Blue #2 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

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Hitohira Futana SB Migaki Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Cherry Wood Handle

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Tetsujin Silver #3 Ukiba Nakiri 180mm Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle

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Hitohira Echizen NB White #2 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm Walnut Handle (Rengas Ferrule)

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Hitohira YG Nashiji White #2 Nakiri 165mm Walnut Handle (Ziricote Ferrule)

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Hitohira Futana Stainless Migaki Nakiri 165mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

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Hitohira KH Stainless Nakiri 180mm Wenge Handle

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Hitohira KH Stainless Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

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Tetsujin Blue #2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm Taihei Rosewood Handle

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Tetsujin Blue #2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle

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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Kyuzo White #2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Cherry Wood Handle

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Hitohira Togashi White #1 Stainless Clad Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle

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Hitohira Togashi White #1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Nakiri Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle (#105/ Saya)

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Hitohira STK V10 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

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Jiro Tsuchime Wa Nakiri 180mm Tagayasan Handle (#492)

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Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Yakusugi Cedar Handle (Kaku)

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Morihei Kiyomitsu PM Steel Nakiri 165mm Ho Wood Handle

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What is a Nakiri knife?

A Nakiri knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife with a straight, rectangular blade. Unlike a chef’s knife with a curved edge, the Nakiri has a flat profile from heel to tip. This means the entire cutting edge makes contact with the board, giving you clean, precise cuts without “rocking” or leaving uncut fibers behind.

Loved by both home cooks and professional chefs, a Japanese Nakiri knife is ideal for:

Slicing and chopping vegetables and fruit
Shredding cabbage and leafy greens
Finely cutting herbs and aromatics
Preparing plant-forward and vegetarian dishes

If you cook lots of vegetables, a Nakiri quickly becomes the most-used knife in your kitchen.

Why choose a Japanese Nakiri knife?

Authentic Japanese Nakiri knives are known for their:

Thin, razor-sharp blade – The fine edge slices effortlessly through tomatoes, onions, carrots and more, without crushing delicate ingredients.
Straight cutting edge – Perfect for straight up-and-down chopping and push cuts, giving you uniform pieces and beautiful presentation.
Lightweight and balanced design – Comfortable for longer prep sessions, with excellent control even during very fine work.
Hard, high-quality steel – Many Nakiri knives use high-carbon or stainless Japanese steel that holds its edge longer and sharpens cleanly.

Whether you are upgrading from a basic kitchen knife or building your first collection of Japanese knives, a Nakiri is an essential piece for precise vegetable work.

How to use a Nakiri knife

A Nakiri knife works best with a straight, vertical chopping motion or gentle push cut:

Place the tip or front of the blade on the board.
Guide the vegetable with your non-cutting hand (using a safe “claw” grip).
Move the knife straight up and down, or in a slight forward push.

Because the edge is straight, you won’t need to rock the blade. The broad surface also makes it easy to scoop chopped ingredients from the board into your pan or bowl.

Nakiri vs. Santoku vs. chef’s knife

Many cooks wonder whether to choose a Nakiri, Santoku or Western chef’s knife. Each has its own strengths:

Nakiri knife – Best choice for vegetables, thin slicing and very consistent cuts.
Santoku knife – A versatile all-rounder for meat, fish and vegetables; slightly more curved edge.
Chef’s knife – Ideal for Western-style rocking cuts and heavy tasks, but often less precise on very fine vegetable work.

If your cooking is plant-based or vegetable-forward, a Japanese Nakiri knife quickly feels more efficient and natural than a general-purpose chef’s knife.

Caring for your Nakiri

To keep your Nakiri knife sharp and beautiful for years:

Always wash by hand and dry immediately.
Use a wooden or soft plastic cutting board, never glass or stone.
Store safely in a knife block, on a magnetic strip or in a sheath.
Sharpen regularly with a whetstone or have it professionally sharpened.

With basic care, a quality Japanese Nakiri will stay sharp and reliable, ready for everyday cooking and special occasions alike.

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Collection: Nakiri

Hitohira YG Nashiji White #2 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

Hitohira NM Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Purpleheart Handle

Hitohira MS Kurouchi Blue #2 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

Hitohira Futana SB Migaki Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Cherry Wood Handle

Tetsujin Silver #3 Ukiba Nakiri 180mm Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle

Hitohira Echizen NB White #2 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm Walnut Handle (Rengas Ferrule)

Hitohira YG Nashiji White #2 Nakiri 165mm Walnut Handle (Ziricote Ferrule)

Hitohira Futana Stainless Migaki Nakiri 165mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira KH Stainless Nakiri 180mm Wenge Handle

Hitohira KH Stainless Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Tetsujin Blue #2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm Taihei Rosewood Handle

Tetsujin Blue #2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Kyuzo White #2 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Cherry Wood Handle

Hitohira Togashi White #1 Stainless Clad Nakiri 180mm Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira Togashi White #1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Nakiri Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle (#105/ Saya)

Hitohira STK V10 Nakiri 165mm Rosewood Handle

Jiro Tsuchime Wa Nakiri 180mm Tagayasan Handle (#492)

Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Kurouchi Nakiri 180mm Yakusugi Cedar Handle (Kaku)

Morihei Kiyomitsu PM Steel Nakiri 165mm Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira AH Hagane Nakiri 165mm Ho Wood Handle

What is a Nakiri knife?

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