Our petite but powerful nakiri knife delivers the cutting precision you need for food prep jobs big and small. Thinner and lighter than a cleaver, its double-beveled edge and extremely hard blade forged from Damascus steel make quick work of fruits and vegetables without bruising the most delicate ingredients. Perfectly balanced with a rectangular shape and blunted tip, it’s designed to be used with one hand or two for maximum versatility. So whether you’re mincing garlic, slicing tomatoes or chopping an onion, our nakiri blade makes it look (and feel) easy. Hybrid construction combines fundamental Japanese knife-making techniques with durable German engineering principles. Your go-to knife for effortless everyday prep. Forged blades comprise 67 layers of Japanese Damascus steel for a harder blade–a 60+ Rockwell rating. Meticulously hand-sharpened by craftspeople using the three-step Honbazuke method–a sharpening process that results in a super-sharp, 12-degree edge. Stunning green Pakkawood handle–infused with resin to increase resistance to cracking–is contoured for amazing comfort and grip. Steel bolster and full hybrid tang construction improve balance for a more controlled cut. *Free shipping to contiguous US
Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 23 reviews)
Natalie V.★★★★★
I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight it feels in hand—much easier to control than my old chef’s knife. The double-beveled edge made quick work of dicing an onion without any wedging or tearing.
David S.★★★★★
The thin blade glides through carrots and onions with barely any resistance—I can finally slice uniformly without bruised knuckles. Feels much lighter than my old chef's knife, which is perfect for quicker, more controlled chopping.
Brian★★★★★
My grip feels completely secure even with wet hands, which makes dicing a whole bag of onions surprisingly pleasant. The thin blade glides through carrots without any wedging or cracking.
Henry H.★★★★★
I was worried a 6.5" blade would be too small for chopping squash, but the thin, lightweight profile makes it feel surprisingly nimble and precise. My knuckles don't even hit the board.
Olivia I.★★★★★
The double-beveled edge glides through onions without any wedging, and it's thin enough to feel nimble like a paring knife. Cut a whole head of cabbage in under a minute with zero tearing.
Isabella I.★★★★★
I've been using this for veggie prep and the thin blade is so much easier to handle than my old cleaver. It's noticeably lighter but still feels sturdy, and the edge stays sharp through a whole week of chopping.
Matthew★★★★★
The double-beveled edge glides through onions like they're butter, and at 6.5 inches it's nimble enough for garlic without feeling too small. I've used it every day for two weeks and it's kept its razor sharpness perfectly.
Brian★★★★★
I was honestly surprised by how light this knife feels in hand compared to my old veggie cleaver. The thin blade made short work of a huge pile of carrots and celery for Sunday soup.
Isabella★★★★★
The double-beveled edge glided through a pile of bell peppers like they were paper—zero resistance. My only complaint is the handle feels a tiny bit slick when wet, but a quick towel fix solves it.
Stella T.★★★★★
Chopped through a whole butternut squash with zero effort — the thin blade makes it feel much lighter than it looks. It's become my go-to for dicing vegetables because the flat edge gives such clean, consistent cuts.
