Nakiri knife, VG10, Damascus Tsuchime finish - Masutani

A great veg prep knife with a western handle for ultimate control. Make this your first nakiri!

SHAPE: Nakiri, a traditional veg prep knife. Good surface area to the blade allowing for lots of control. It’s not a cleaver but will revolutionise your mis en place.

STEEL: VG10. A premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel capable of impressive hardness. This is the premier product in the V Gold series made by Takefu steel.

FINISH: Damascus or suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.

Tsuchime. This is a hand hammered finish that is not only beautiful but also functional. The small depressions stop food sticking to the knife. This finishes comes in many different forms from the traditional round hammer marks to more modern patterns.

HANDLE: Western pakkawood handle

LENGTH: 165mm in length.

MAKER: Masutani - Echizen, Japan

BEST FOR: Anyone wanting a knife made from one of the best cutting steels on the planet at an acceptable price.

SAUNDERS SAYS:"If you want to try out a nakiri shape, this is a great first knife in this shape. It’s a great quality steel and a good weight and balance."

 Also take a look at the VG10 Gyuto and the VG10 Santoku also from Masutani.