7.5” Nakiri in Nitro-V with Masur Birch/Box Elder Burl/micarta handle

A nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife (nakiri translates roughly to "knife for cutting greens"). As such, it is used primarily for chopping vegetables though it is perfectly suitable for slicing fish and boneless meats as well. 

The 7.5" satin finish blade is hand-ground from Nitro-V stainless steel. This is an enhanced version of AEB-L, a Scandinavian steel that was originally developed for razors. It is highly resistant to corrosion but unlike many stainless steels, it is also very easy to sharpen and maintain a keen edge, making this steel particularly well suited to kitchen knives. It has been heat-treated to approximately 62 Hrc by Paul Bos Heat Treating of Buck Knives.

The blade is a full flat grind and the edge is convex ground to 15 degrees per side (30 degrees inclusive). The spine, choil and heel have been rounded for comfort.

The point of balance lies roughly around the maker’s mark.

The traditional style otacgaonal Wa-handle is made from stabilized Masur birch, dyed Box Elder burl, and black canvas micarta.

Not recommended for the dishwasher; as with all quality knives this should be washed by hand and dried immediately.

Blade Material: Nitro-V steel, full flat grind with convex edge, satin finish, heat treated to 62 HRC (approximate) by Paul Bos heat treating. Free lifetime sharpening.*

Handle Material: Stabilized Masur birch, dyed Box Elder burl, and black canvas micarta.

Saya Material: Maple and Poplar

Overall length: 13.25"

Weight: 7.6 oz

Blade Length: 7.5"

Blade Height: 2.0" at tallest

Blade thickness: 0.094" at thickest point of spine

Edge: Convex, 15 degrees per side (30 degrees inclusive)

Status: *SOLD* Please email savagestoneknives@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list for future offerings.

*For free lifetime sharpening the customer is responsible for shipping and insurance to me, I will take care of the return. Local customers, come by for a complimentary tune up anytime.