One of the most useful tools in the kitchen, the Japanese vegetable knife, or Nakiri, will quickly become a favorite. Its razor-sharp, 16-degree Shun blade holds an edge that lasts an incredibly long time, essential when meeting the many pressing demands of home, school and professional kitchens. The 6.5-inch Hollow-Ground Nakiri is just the right size for preparing vegetables, whether chopping potatoes, dicing onions, mincing herbs, slicing carrots or sectioning fruit. Not only does the Nakiri perform with precision, it also has the visual appeal that sets it apart as a world class piece of cutlery. Its rustic Heritage finish blade and handsome tagayasan wood handle speak of the simplicity, beauty and performance of the knives in Shun’s Kanso line. With full-tang construction and gently contoured handle, Shun’s Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow-Ground Nakiri provides ultimate strength, balance and control, whether whipping up stir fry for a crowd or simply chopping veggies for a family dinner.
- SPECIALIZED VEGETABLE KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is expertly designed for slicing and dicing vegetables with precision and ease, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
- ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, “simplicity.” Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
- REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction.
- DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
- JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.
- SPECIALIZED VEGETABLE KNIFE: The Shun Kanso 6.5-inch Hollow Ground Nakiri Knife is expertly designed for slicing and dicing vegetables with precision and ease, making it an indispensable tool for any cook.
- ESSENTIAL SIMPLICITY: Named after a design principle influenced by Zen philosophy, the Kanso series reflects its definition, “simplicity.” Created with the most essential elements, this Kanso knife delivers effortless performance.
- REFINED SHARPNESS: Crafted from AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel refined with vanadium, this knife delivers razor-sharp precision with a 16-degree edge. Features hollow ground indentations for food release and friction reduction.
- DURABLE HANDLE: Made with contoured tagayasan, known as “iron sword wood,” this full-tang handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for both left and right-handed users. The butt also functions as a bottle opener and hanging hook.
- JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. Supported by free sharpening and honing.
