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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Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Nakiri
Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Nakiri

Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Nakiri
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Ohishi SLD Santoku
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Ohishi SLD Santoku
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Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Damascus Nakiri
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Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Damascus Nakiri
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Yu Kurosaki Kokusen Nakiri
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Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku
Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku

Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku
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Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Santoku
Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Santoku

Miyao Cutlery Blue #1 Santoku
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Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Damascus Santoku
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Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Damascus Santoku
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Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Santoku
Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Santoku

Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Nakiri 120mm
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Nakiri 120mm

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Nakiri 120mm
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Toshihiro Wakui V2 Tsuchime Santoku
Toshihiro Wakui V2 Tsuchime Santoku

Toshihiro Wakui V2 Tsuchime Santoku
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Ohishi SLD Nakiri
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Ohishi SLD Nakiri
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Yoshimi Kato White #2 Damascus Kurouchi Santoku
Yoshimi Kato White #2 Damascus Kurouchi Santoku

Yoshimi Kato White #2 Damascus Kurouchi Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Kokugei Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Kokugei Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Santoku

Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Santoku
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Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Nakiri
Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Nakiri

Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Nakiri
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Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Santoku
Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Santoku

Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Santoku
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Takeo Murata Buho Santoku
Takeo Murata Buho Santoku

Takeo Murata Buho Santoku
£110.00
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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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