The Japanese Vegetable Knife

In many Japanese kitchens the rectangle shaped nakiri knife or usuba has always been traditionally used the most for vegetable prep. The longer flat edge is designed to push smoothly through vegetables and for anyone who prepares a lot of vegetables it's a fantastic tool for the job.

Other general use chef knives like the gyuto, santoku and bunka are also commonly used for vegetable prep thanks to their overall versatility.

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Masutani Hamono VG1 Usuba
Masutani Hamono VG1 Usuba

Masutani Hamono VG1 Usuba
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Tojiro DP Santoku
Tojiro DP Santoku

Tojiro DP Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Ko-Santoku 150mm
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Ko-Santoku 150mm

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Ko-Santoku 150mm
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
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Tsunehisa 440C Migaki Santoku
Tsunehisa 440C Migaki Santoku

Tsunehisa 440C Migaki Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Ko-Santoku 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Ko-Santoku 150mm

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Ko-Santoku 150mm
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Yuta Katayama - VG10 Damascus Children's Knife
Yuta Katayama - VG10 Damascus Children's Knife

Yuta Katayama - VG10 Damascus Children's Knife
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Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Nakiri
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Nakiri

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Nakiri
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Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Nakiri
Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Nakiri

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Nakiri
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Hatsukokoro VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri
Hatsukokoro VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri

Hatsukokoro VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Nakiri
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Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Nakiri - Cutting Edge Knives
Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Nakiri - Cutting Edge Knives

Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Nakiri
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Ohishi SLD Santoku
Ohishi SLD Santoku

Ohishi SLD Santoku
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Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Nakiri - Cutting Edge Knives
Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Nakiri - Cutting Edge Knives

Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Nakiri
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Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives
Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives

Sakai Takayuki Mirror 45 layer Santoku
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Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku
Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku

Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku
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Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives
Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives

Sakai Takayuki 45 layer Damascus Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa SG2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa SG2 Santoku

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa SG2 Santoku
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Fujiwara Nashiji Shirogami #1 Santoku
Fujiwara Nashiji Shirogami #1 Santoku

Fujiwara Nashiji Shirogami #1 Santoku
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Katsuyasu Kamo VG10 Damascus Nakiri
Katsuyasu Kamo VG10 Damascus Nakiri

Katsuyasu Kamo VG10 Damascus Nakiri
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Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Tsuchime Santoku
Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Tsuchime Santoku

Takeshi Saji SRS13 Mirror Tsuchime Santoku
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Japanese Vegetable Knife

What's the best knife for chopping vegetables?

The right nakiri knife is widely considered one of the best Japanese knives for precise chopping of vegetables. With its straight edge and flat blade profile, it allows for full contact with the cutting board, making it perfect for clean, straight cuts through everything from leafy greens to dense root vegetables. Unlike Western chef's knives that rely on a rocking motion, the nakiri is designed for an up-and-down chopping technique, offering exceptional control and consistency.

How are vegetable knives made?

Crafted from a wide range of high-quality Japanese steel including carbons such as blue steel, white steel and a wide range of stainless steel such as VG10 and Ginsan the materials used vary significantly depending on the blacksmith or workshop

Should I buy a specific vegetable knife?

We typically recommend a specific vegetable cutter like a nakiri if veg prep is a large part of your cooking or diet and they're ideal for home cooks and profesional chefs alike because the precise cutting from the nakiri shape is superior to that from an all round kitchen knife like the gyuto or santoku. That said, if it's only a small part of your prep work then an all rounder will likely still be perfectly suitable in most tasks.

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