Japan Kanetsune Usuba Nakiri Knife 16.5cm VG10 Steel

Japanese food is not the only Oriental thing invading the kitchens of Western countries nowadays. As Japanese cuisine becomes more and more popular in Europe and America, the Japanese kitchen knives are also becoming more popular among Western professional and hobby cooks. 

For example, nakiri knives are a Japanese type of kitchen knives with a square blade that ressembles that of a chopper. These knives are used for cutting all sorts of vegetables, and they are characterised for their robustness and great cutting performance. For this reason, the Japan Kanetsune Nakiri Knife is a tool that can be of great use in your kitchen!

These are the main technical characteristics of this top quality kitchen knife:

– Blade made of 3 different layers of “San Mai” steel with a core made of high end VG10 steel. Robustness and strength are guaranteed!

– Western type of handle with 3 steel rivets. It is made of black plywood and its ergonomic design allows you to have the perfect grip for cutting your favourite vegetables with great comfort.

– Despite looking as a chopper or a cleaver, this knife is actually easy to manipulate. It only weighs 155 grams, which is about the same weight of most chef knives.

This knife is made by the Japanese brand JAPAN KANETSUNE. All the knives from this brand are made in Seki, Japan. It must be said that this manufacturer has more 800 years of expertise, thus they possess a traditional know-how that ensures the creation of products of truly high quality.

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