Shun Premier Nakiri Knife

The Nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife designed specifically for chopping, dicing, and mincing produce. Its straight blade profile allows you to cut all the way through to the board with a simple push-cut motion, making it highly efficient for prep work.

Yes, the hammered Tsuchime finish creates small air pockets between the blade and the food. This reduces surface tension and drag, which helps ingredients fall away from the blade rather than clinging to it while you chop.

Absolutely. The Shun Premier Blonde features a symmetrical, contoured PakkaWood handle that is designed to be comfortable and secure for both right-handed and left-handed users.

The VG-MAX core is a high-performance stainless steel that allows for an incredibly sharp, durable edge. With a Rockwell hardness of 60-61, it holds its sharpness significantly longer than standard kitchen knives, though it requires proper care to prevent chipping.

No, this knife is specifically engineered for vegetables. The thin, precise edge is not designed to withstand the impact of cutting through bones, frozen foods, or dense cartilage, which could cause the blade to chip.

To maintain the 16-degree angle, you should use a whetstone or a sharpener specifically designed for Japanese-style blades. Avoid using pull-through sharpeners, as they can damage the fine Damascus cladding and the specific edge geometry.