Ohishi - VG10 Tcshime Nakiri Knife 165mm
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Ohishi VG10 Nakiri 165mm Tsuchime
A beautifully practical Japanese vegetable knife from Ohishi, this 165mm nakiri combines a VG10 stainless steel core with a hammered tsuchime finish and a mahogany Western-style handle.
The tall, rectangular blade and almost flat cutting edge make it particularly well suited to vegetables, giving you plenty of knuckle clearance and excellent contact with the board. Fully stainless construction also makes this a great option for anyone who wants the performance of a Japanese knife without the additional care required by carbon steel.
Knife Shape & Finish
The nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, instantly recognisable by its tall, rectangular blade. Its relatively flat cutting edge is designed primarily for chopping and push-cutting, making it particularly effective for quickly working through vegetables, herbs and fruit.
The broad blade is also useful for scooping and transferring prepared ingredients from the board. Despite its cleaver-like appearance, a nakiri has a fine cutting edge and is not designed for chopping bones or other hard ingredients.
The blade has a tsuchime finish, created by hammering the surface of the steel to produce its distinctive textured appearance. The result gives the knife plenty of character while retaining a clean, understated finish.
Steel & Construction
The cutting core is VG10, a Japanese stainless steel widely used for kitchen knives thanks to its combination of edge retention, corrosion resistance and straightforward maintenance.
The blade uses san mai construction, with the VG10 cutting core sandwiched between softer stainless cladding. This gives the knife a hard, fine cutting edge while the outer layers provide additional toughness and protection.
About Ohishi
The Ohishi name has a lovely connection to both food and place. Oishii is the Japanese word for “delicious”, while Ohishi is also the name of a small village near Mount Fuji where the business began.
The brand was created around a simple idea: making thoughtfully designed, finely tuned kitchen knives to help people make delicious food — “oishii” meals made with Ohishi knives.
Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
Specifications
Blade shape: Nakiri
Maker: Ohishi
Construction: San Mai
Core steel: VG10 stainless steel
Finish: Tsuchime
Handle: Mahogany Western handle
Edge grind: 50/50
Blade length: 165mm
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Age restriction: Knives are only available to persons aged 18 or over. Proof of age is required at checkout and upon delivery.
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.
