Nakiri knives (菜切り)
Nakiri
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm Custom
$95.00 $180.00
-47%
Nakiri Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Blue Steel Red Ebony Series 180mm/7in
$85.00 $160.00
-47%
Nakiri Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 180mm/7in
Nakiri Knife – Red Ebony VG-10 Series 180mm/7in
$95.00 $180.00
-47%
Nakiri Stainless Clad White steel #2 Polished Yaki Urushi Handle 165mm
Nakiri White Steel #2 Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri White Steel #2 Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Stainless Clad White steel #2 Polished Yaki Urushi Handle 165mm
$195.00
Nakiri Blue Super Polished Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
Nakiri Blue Super Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Blue Super Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Blue Super Polished Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
$365.00 $407.00
-10%
Nakiri Blue Super Damascus Buffalo Magnolia Handle 165mm
Nakiri Blue Super Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Blue Super Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Blue Super Damascus Buffalo Magnolia Handle 165mm
$285.00 $309.00
-8%
Nakiri Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Damascus Buffalo Ebony Handle 165mm
Nakiri Knife with Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Knife with Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Damascus 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Damascus Buffalo Ebony Handle 165mm
$380.00 $424.00
-10%
Nakiri Silver Steel #3 Nashiji Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
NakiriSilverSteel_3Nashiji165mm1 - Kasumi Japan
NakiriSilverSteel_3Nashiji165mm2 - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri Silver Steel #3 Nashiji Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
$245.00 $260.00
-6%
Nakiri VG-10 Damascus Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
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Nakiri VG-10 Damascus Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri VG-10 Damascus Sumi Urushi Handle 165mm
$285.00 $309.00
-8%
Nakiri AUS-8 Polished Oak Handle 165mm
Nakiri AUS-8 Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri AUS-8 Polished 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Nakiri AUS-8 Polished Oak Handle 165mm
$197.00
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm/7in
$85.00 $160.00
-47%
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm/7in
Nakiri VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle 180mm/7in
$95.00 $180.00
-47%
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm Custom
Nakiri Blue Steel VG10 Clad – Ebony Handle 180mm Custom
$85.00 $160.00
-47%
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
Essential Japanese Knife Set – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Santoku, Nakiri, Petty)
$215.00 $480.00
-55%
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka)
$295.00 $800.00
-63%
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
$295.00 $800.00
-63%
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set (Bunka, Nakiri)
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set (Bunka, Nakiri)
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set (Bunka, Nakiri)
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set (Bunka, Nakiri)
$215.00 $487.00
-56%
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
Daily Cut Japanese Trio – Blue Steel Blades, Ebony Wood Handles (Bunka, Nakiri, Santoku)
$215.00 $480.00
-55%
2‑Piece Everyday Essential Set - Japanese Kitchen Knives (Gyuto + Nakiri)
2‑Piece Everyday Essential Set - Japanese Kitchen Knives (Gyuto + Nakiri)
2‑Piece Everyday Essential Set - Japanese Kitchen Knives (Gyuto + Nakiri)
2‑Piece Everyday Essential Set - Japanese Kitchen Knives (Gyuto + Nakiri)
$160.00 $320.00
-50%
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set Custom
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set Custom
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set Custom
3-Piece VG-10 Ebony Wood Handle Knife Set Custom
$215.00 $482.00
-55%
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
5‑Piece VG-10 Ultimate Home Cook Bundle | Japanese Knife Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku, Bunka) Custom
$295.00 $712.00
-59%
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
4‑Piece Complete Kitchen Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty, Santoku)
$265.00 $640.00
-59%
3‑Piece Family Prep Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty)
3‑Piece Family Prep Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty)
3‑Piece Family Prep Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty)
3‑Piece Family Prep Set (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty)
$215.00 $480.00
-55%
3‑Piece Family Prep Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty) Custom
3‑Piece Family Prep Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty) Custom
3‑Piece Family Prep Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty) Custom
3‑Piece Family Prep Set | Japanese Knife Bundle (Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty) Custom
$215.00 $480.00
-55%

A nakiri knife (菜切り) is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife distinguished by its straight, usually double-bevel edge and tall, rectangular blade. Designed specifically for produce, nakiri knives deliver clean, uniform cuts with minimal effort for both home cooks and professional chefs. Although the silhouette resembles a small cleaver, a nakiri is not intended for bones or frozen foods—its thin, refined edge is purpose-built for vegetables.

Typically measuring 165–180 mm, a nakiri knife offers generous knuckle clearance and stable, confident control on the board. Because the flat edge makes full contact with the cutting surface, it reduces the need for rocking and keeps slices straight and precise; it excels at push cutting, pull slicing, and quick tap-chopping.

Unlike curved chef’s knives that favor a rocking motion, nakiri knives shine in everyday vegetable prep, vegetarian cooking, and high-volume batch work, remaining a favorite in both Japanese homes and professional kitchens.

Nakiri knife FAQs

A nakiri is a Japanese double-bevel vegetable knife with a thin, straight, rectangular blade, designed for push-cut chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables cleanly.

Neither is “better” overall—they’re for different jobs. Santoku is an all-purpose knife (the “three virtues”: meat, fish, veg) with a profile that allows some rocking; nakiri is specialized for vegetables with a flat edge for straight up-and-down cuts. Choose santoku for versatility, nakiri for veggie-focused prep.

Not essential. Most home cooks can cover nearly all tasks with three core knives: a chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated bread knife. Add a nakiri if you prep lots of vegetables and like fast push-cutting.

They can slice boneless meat, but avoid bones, joints, and frozen foods—hard materials can chip the thin edge.

No. Its flat edge and blunt tip make it poor for tasks needing a point or rocking motion (e.g., boning, piercing), and it isn’t a substitute for a serrated bread knife or for cutting through hard materials. Use it primarily for vegetables.