Tamahagane San Nakiri 160mm SN-1116 meta-dads-day The lightweight Japanese ‘wa handle’

The lightweight Japanese ‘wa handle’ perfectly compliments this gorgeous blade and gives the knife a forward balance that makes it super fun to cut with

misty finish was also specially chosen by us

Five generations ago the family made the switch to producing only Hocho (kitchen knives)

recognized for their quality and innovation

building a patina totally unique to you and the food you cook

Tamahagane San Nakiri 160mm SN-1116 meta-dads-day The lightweight Japanese ‘wa handle’About the Shape A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Underutilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiris flat blade is meant for the push pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're done cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion