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Nakiri – The Vegetable Knife
The nakiri is a double-bevel vegetable knife designed for efficient prep. With a flat edge profile and squared-off tip, it excels at clean, straight cuts through vegetables without the need for a rocking motion. The full edge contact makes it particularly effective for push cutting and chopping, helping to produce even slices with minimal cracking.
Nashiji – “Pear Skin” Texture
Nashiji translates as “pear skin”, referring to the softly textured finish on the blade face. It gives the knife a subtle, matte appearance while helping to reduce surface contact between the blade and ingredients during cutting.
Sakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making
Sakai Kikumori is a long-established knife brand based in Sakai, Osaka — one of Japan’s most important centres of kitchen knife production. Drawing on the city’s long history of specialist forging, sharpening, and handle fitting, Sakai Kikumori offers a wide range of Japanese kitchen knives that balance traditional craft with practical everyday use.
Blue #2 – Balanced Carbon Steel
Blue #2 is a traditional Japanese carbon steel that balances edge retention with ease of sharpening. It holds an edge longer than White steel while still responding well on whetstones.
In use, that translates to:
• A fine, stable edge
• Longer intervals between sharpening
• A slightly more forgiving feel than very pure carbon steels
As with all carbon steels, it will develop a patina over time and should be dried thoroughly after use.
San Mai – Three-Layer Construction
Constructed using san mai, with a hard Blue #2 core steel clad in softer outer layers. This helps protect the core, improves durability, and allows the cutting edge to be made from high-performance carbon steel.
Why We Like It
A traditional carbon steel nakiri with a practical nashiji finish and plenty of board contact for vegetable prep. The flat edge profile suits straight chopping and push cutting, while the Blue #2 core gives you good edge life without making sharpening feel difficult.
Specification
Blade Shape: Nakiri
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Steel: Blue #2
Construction: San Mai
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Finish: Nashiji
Handle: Zelkova
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Bevel: Double bevel
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Care
Hand wash only. Dry thoroughly after use. As a carbon steel knife, it will develop a natural patina and can rust if left wet. Wipe during use, especially when working with acidic ingredients. Use a wooden or soft plastic chopping board and sharpen on whetstones to maintain performance.
Age Verification
This is an age-restricted product. Your age will be verified at checkout, and again by the courier on delivery. Orders cannot be left in a safe place or with neighbours — someone over 18 will need to be present to receive it.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
