Quite simply, “nakiri” is Japanese for “vegetable knife.” If you haven’t used Japanese-style knives before, the nakiri is sure to attract your attention due to its interesting shape. Yet this blade shape is quite practical, too. With its blunt tip, the Shun Premier Nakiri is safer to use in the kitchen, but without sacrificing any of the slicing and dicing power you need when processing vegetables. Because of its straight blade, edge, and spine, the nakiri isn’t rocked like a chef’s knife. Instead, use a push cut by moving the knife down and forward while keeping the edge parallel to the cutting surface.

The Seki Magoroku Shironezu knives have a slim blade that is compact and easy to work with. The convexed rib line helps reduce friction so the blade glides through food easily. The line is only on one side, not for left-handed users.

The handle is compact and easy to hold. Dishwasher safe.

• Blade: Stainless Steel 1.8mm thickness
• Handle: Polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer (Heat resistant temperature 110°C)
• Blade length: 15cm
• Made in Japan