Yu Kurosaki Gekko 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 profile. Designed for clean, even cuts through vegetables and herbs, it excels at push-cutting, chopping and effortless slicing without rocking. Its tall blade provides generous knuckle clearance and makes guiding the knife through larger prep smooth and efficient.
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Nashiji – “Pear-Skin” Texture
Nashiji refers to the lightly textured, mottled finish resembling the skin of a pear. It helps reduce food sticking during prep while giving the blade a subtle, organic character.
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Yu Kurosaki
Yu Kurosaki is one of Japan’s most celebrated young blacksmiths, known for blending traditional forging with bold, modern design. Working from Echizen in Fukui Prefecture, he handcrafts knives that are admired for their cutting performance, edge retention and striking aesthetics. His signature finishes — such as Shizuku (raindrop) and Fujin (wind god) — have earned him worldwide recognition among chefs, home cooks and collectors.
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VGXEOS
An advanced stainless steel engineered for high wear resistance, excellent edge retention and long-term durability — a superb choice for a hardworking kitchen knife.
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Steel Care
• Hand wash only — never use a dishwasher
• Dry thoroughly after use
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards
• Store safely: knife block, magnetic rack or saya
• Sharpen with whetstones for the best long-term results
• Stainless steels resist patina, but minor discolouration can occur with use
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Nakiri
• Maker: Yu Kurosaki
• Steel: VGXEOS
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade finish: Nashiji
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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 may 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.
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