{"title":"Nakiri Knives (Japanese Vegetable Knives)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for the best nakiri knife, look no further. Browse our range of Japanese knives and you're bound to find the right knife for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri knife, or Japanese vegetable knife, is a knife style developed in Japan for the sole purpose of cutting vegetables. Single-purpose knives are extremely common in Japan, as each knife is made to the highest quality to serve a single role in the kitchen better than any other tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri is perfect for slicing through thick vegetables, dicing and julienning carrots, shaving and peeling thin strips of daikon radish, and cutting perfectly uniform pieces of potatoes, tomatoes, and more. Japanese knives are often made of extremely sharp carbon steel, or the highest quality Japanese stainless steel, to ensure great cuts and excellent edge-retention.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kai-seki-magoroku-wakatake-nakiri-knife-165mm-ab5424","title":"KAI Seki Magoroku Wakatake Nakiri Knife 165mm AB5424","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seki Magoroku Wakatake AB5424 Knife is a high-class Japanese Nakiri knife designed specifically to cut vegetables, coming from one of Japan's premier kitchenware brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lightweight, quality Japanese stainless steel knife that is perfect for beginners. If you want a daily-driver Japanese knife that will go the distance, and handle everything you throw at it, this is the knife for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese nakiri knives are ideal for chopping vegetables, especially thick vegetables like carrots, potatoes and daikon radishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as your daily prep knife to make quick work of veg for stews, soups, roasts and more. Its heat-resistant handle, and dishwasher-safe, rust-resistant construction make it super easy to maintain and use for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable for both left-handed and right-handed users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and rust-resistant blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to quickly chop thick vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for daily meal prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and user-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 293mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade dimensions: length 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 123g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5424\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27859169181779,"sku":"KAI-SKMNAK-AB5424","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-KAI-SKMNAK-AB5424-KAI_Seki_Magoroku_Wakatake_Nakiri_Knife_165mm_AB5424.jpg?v=1746157581"},{"product_id":"fuji-kurenai-nakiri-knife-molybdenum-vanadium-vegetable-knife-165mm","title":"Kurenai Nakiri Knife Molybdenum Vanadium Vegetable Knife 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fuji Cutlery Kurenai Nakiri knife is an ideal vegetable-chopping knife for the home or professional kitchen. From Fuji's top-of-the-line Reigetsu series, this is a high-quality, professionally constructed Japanese knife that expertly balances supreme sharpness with easy maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri knife is a traditional Japanese knife developed around the Edo period. It’s a single-purpose knife, only for cutting vegetables, so it’s often called a Japanese vegetable knife. Their large blade size makes them great for cutting bulky vegetables like Chinese cabbage and pumpkin, and their straight edge makes them great at uniform cutting - like julienning vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurenai's blade is made from extra sharp molybdenum vanadium steel, sandwiched between high-chrome stainless steel, leaving only the cutting edge exposed. This protects your blade from corrosion, chipping, and cracking. The beautiful reddish handle is laminated wood, and gives this knife a lot of style! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from very sharp molybdenum vanadium steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fantastic niche knife for specific tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous red wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade protected from corrosion by an outer layer of stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Molybdenum vanadium steel, high chrome stainless, laminated reinforced wood, 18-8 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fuji Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39310588117075,"sku":"KAI-SKMNAK-AE5206","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/Fuji-Kurenai-Nakiri-Knife-Molybdenum-Vanadium-Vegetable-Knife-165mm-1-2025-09-02T07_19_33.781Z.jpg?v=1756798080"},{"product_id":"sumikama-kasumi-vg10-pro-nakiri-vegetable-knife-17cm-54017","title":"Sumikama Kasumi VG10 Pro Nakiri Vegetable Knife 17cm 54017","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThis nakiri vegetable knife by Sumikama Kasumi will ensure clean cuts every time. The blade is made of solid VG-10 cobalt high-carbon steel, which is the most popular knife steel in Japan. As a stainless steel, the blade is less prone to rust and chipping, but still sharp and very durable. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is artificial marble, which is comfortable to hold and easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNakiri knives are traditional Japanese knives that were developed in the middle of the Edo period for cutting vegetables. Western chefs have gotten used to using multi-purpose knives, but many Japanese chefs still use single-purpose knives they select depending on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-purpose vegetable knives are underutilized in western cooking, but they’re growing in popularity. Chefs can produce clean, uniform cuts with a nakiri through even large and thick vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and daikon radishes. 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The heel of the blade is also commonly used for cracking through the shellfish like crabs and lobsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd santoku knives, the most common knife in Japanese kitchens, are all-purpose knives for general cooking. Whether you're cutting vegetables, fish, or meat, the santoku can handle most tasks with its extremely versatile sheepsfoot blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these three knives in your arsenal, you’ve got most kitchen tasks covered. 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