The Ultimate Vegetable Knife

The Akai Nakiri 160mm Damascus Steel Vegetable Knife is a traditional Japanese cleaver designed specifically for vegetable preparation. Named "Akai" (Japanese for "red"), this rectangular-bladed knife combines stunning Damascus steel craftsmanship with a premium ebony handle—delivering unmatched precision and efficiency for all your vegetable cutting tasks.

Premium Damascus Steel Construction

• 160mm Blade Length (6.3 inches): The ideal size for vegetable prep—large enough for efficiency, compact enough for control
• Damascus 10Cr15MoV Steel Core: Multi-layered Damascus construction with high-carbon stainless steel core for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance
• 60+/-2 HRC Hardness: Professional-grade hardness ensures the blade maintains its razor-sharp edge through heavy use
• 2.7mm Blade Thickness: Perfectly balanced for vegetable work—thin enough for precision, sturdy enough for durability
• Rectangular Blade Design: Traditional nakiri shape with flat edge for efficient push-cutting technique
• Mesmerizing Damascus Pattern: Each knife features unique wave patterns showcasing artisan craftsmanship

Elegant Ebony & Solidified Wood Handle

The handle combines premium ebony wood with solidified wood accents, creating a stunning visual contrast. The ergonomic design provides exceptional grip and comfort during extended vegetable prep sessions.

Why Choose a Nakiri?

The nakiri is Japan's traditional vegetable knife, and serious cooks swear by it for good reason. Unlike Western chef's knives, the nakiri's rectangular blade and flat edge are specifically engineered for vegetable preparation:

• Push-Cut Technique: The flat edge allows you to cut straight down without rocking, creating uniform slices every time
• Wide Blade Surface: Perfect for scooping and transferring chopped vegetables from board to pan
• Thin Edge Geometry: Glides through vegetables with minimal resistance—no wedging or splitting
• Precision Cuts: Create paper-thin slices, perfect julienne, and uniform dice with ease
• Speed & Efficiency: Process large quantities of vegetables faster than with a traditional chef's knife

Perfect For All Vegetable Tasks

This nakiri excels at every vegetable preparation technique:

• Slicing: Paper-thin cucumber, tomato, onion slices with surgical precision
• Dicing: Uniform cuts for even cooking—brunoise, small dice, medium dice
• Julienne: Perfect matchstick cuts for stir-fries and salads
• Chopping: Quickly process herbs, leafy greens, and aromatics
• Mincing: Garlic, ginger, shallots—the flat blade makes mincing effortless
• Crushing: Use the wide blade to crush garlic or ginger

Damascus Steel Advantages

• Superior edge retention—stays sharper significantly longer than standard stainless steel
• Enhanced durability from multi-layered construction
• Natural non-stick properties from the Damascus wave pattern
• Excellent corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance
• Unique aesthetic—each knife has a one-of-a-kind pattern

Ideal for Plant-Based Cooking

If you're passionate about vegetable-forward cooking, plant-based diets, or simply love fresh produce, the nakiri is an essential tool. It transforms vegetable prep from a chore into a pleasure.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash immediately after use with mild soap and dry thoroughly
• Never use dishwasher—preserves Damascus pattern and ebony handle
• Regular honing recommended; professional sharpening when needed
• Store in knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard to protect the edge
• Use wooden or plastic cutting boards only
• Occasional application of food-safe mineral oil to handle maintains wood beauty