The nakiri is a classic vegetable knife and this one is light and well balanced with a beautiful understated hammer finish and exposed layering down to the flat cutting edge.
It's a beauty and a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a well made and priced nakiri to their collection.
Product details
- Blade Length: 164mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 308mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 1.85mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 52.1mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 154 grams
- Core Steel: Super Blue Steel
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Various
- Handle Material: Cherry, morado and red pakka wood options
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: 7501
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife

Protect this knife with a magnolia nakiri saya or nakiri size (22x5cm) blade guard.
Blacksmith Profile
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa is a brand that supply knives from a range of blacksmiths and forges from around Japan including Sakai, Tosa and Seki and as such the range of knives available under the Tsunehisa name features a wide range of steels, styles and finishes but each one has a high level of quality and finish in common.