Sakai Kikumori TS10 VG10 Nakiri Knife 165mm Tsuchime

Sakai Kikumori – TS10 Nakiri 165mm, VG10 Stainless

Unlike other knives which almost always have a greater degree of curve at the belly, the straight Nakiri really enables you to make light work of anything you throw in front of it, from thinly slicing red cabbage, to dicing carrot, to mincing garlic to breaking down large root veg, the Nakiri is your friend when it comes to vegetable prep!

The TS10 is a super little range of knives from Sakai Kikumori, They've an all stainless construction, great for thoses who don't want the added responsibility of caring for carbon steel, are ground super thin for exceptional performance and they look spot on. 

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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, the nakiri excels at push-cutting, chopping, and slicing without rocking. Its tall profile provides knuckle clearance and stability through larger quantities of prep.

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Stamped Tsuchime – Hammered Finish
Tsuchime means “hammered” in Japanese. This decorative and functional finish leaves shallow dimples across the blade that reduce drag and help prevent food from sticking. The stamped tsuchime of the TS10 range delivers a subtle textured sheen, combining performance with understated style.

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Sakai Kikumori – Centuries of Sakai Knife Making
Based in Sakai, Osaka, Sakai Kikumori represents more than 100 years of Japanese knife-making tradition. Working closely with master blacksmiths and sharpeners, they produce blades that carry the precision, balance, and craftsmanship that Sakai is famous for worldwide.

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VG10 Stainless Steel
A premium stainless steel offering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and reliable everyday performance. VG10 sharpens easily to a fine edge while providing the durability and low maintenance suited to busy kitchens.

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Steel Care
• Hand wash and dry thoroughly after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Avoid soaking or leaving wet to maintain the handle and edge.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Sharpen regularly with whetstones for best results.

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Specifications
Blade shape – Nakiri
Maker – Sakai Kikumori
Blade construction – Stainless
Steel – VG10 Stainless
Handle – Lacquered oak
Total length – 315 mm
Blade length – 165 mm
Blade height at heel – 50 mm
Weight – 173 g
Blade finish – Stamped Tsuchime
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind edge – 0.30 mm
Spine thickness at heel – 2.00 mm

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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be asked to verify their age at checkout.