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Ohishi – VG10 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm
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Nakiri – The Vegetable Knife
The nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, recognisable by its straight edge and rectangular blade. Designed for clean, even cuts through vegetables and herbs, it excels at push-cutting, chopping and fast, efficient slicing without rocking. The tall profile offers great knuckle clearance and stability during larger prep sessions.
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Tsuchime – Hammered Finish
Tsuchime means “hammered” in Japanese. The stamped tsuchime finish recreates the textured dimples of hand-hammered blades, helping to reduce drag and minimise food sticking while adding a subtle, crafted character to the knife.
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Ohishi – Everyday Japanese Quality
Ohishi knives are crafted in Echizen, Japan, with a focus on balance, durability and ease of sharpening. Designed as versatile all-rounders, they deliver excellent cutting performance without being overly delicate — ideal for cooks new to Japanese knives as well as those expanding their toolkit.
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VG10 – Stainless Performance
VG10 is a premium stainless steel offering excellent sharpness, strong edge retention and impressive corrosion resistance. A practical, high-performing option for daily use.
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Steel Care
• Hand wash only — never use a dishwasher
• Dry completely after use to prevent rust or staining
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards
• Store safely: magnetic rack, saya or block
• Sharpen regularly with whetstones
• Carbon steels form a protective patina — stainless steels stay bright
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Nakiri
• Maker: Ohishi
• Blade construction: San mai
• Steel: VG10
• Handle: Rosewood
• Total length: 285mm
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade height: 44mm
• Weight: 182g
• Blade finish: Tsuchime
• Edge grind: 50/50
• Thickness behind the edge: 0.4mm
• Spine thickness at heel: 1.8mm
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Age Restriction
You must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement. Community Cutlery may request age verification and withhold delivery if suitable proof is not provided.
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.
