7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife

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$34.99 USD $52.49

Chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables, fruit and fresh herbs.

Configuration One 7.2-inch Nakiri vegetable knife in a gift box

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  • 7.2-inch broad straight edge
  • Sharpened rounded tip
  • Full tang with three rivets
Blade length7.2 in / 18.3 cm
Blade profileStraight edge / rounded tip
HandleWenge wood / full tang
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7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife

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The Nakiri vegetable knife in everyday preparationSYOKAMI

PURPOSE IN EVERY CUT

Fresh ingredients.
Considered cuts.

Bring vegetables from the board to the table with a focused blade. The Nakiri profile pairs a broad straight edge with a rounded, sharpened tip for deliberate everyday preparation.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: product overview

DESIGNED WITH PURPOSE

Connected construction.
Control in the hand.

A full-tang blade, contoured wood handle and textured spine bring practical details to a focused vegetable knife.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: Connected from blade to handle.
01 / FULL TANG

Connected from blade to handle.

The steel extends through the handle, secured with three rivets for a connected working feel.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: Natural grain. A shaped hold.
02 / WENGE WOOD

Natural grain. A shaped hold.

The contoured wenge wood handle supports a comfortable grip. Natural wood grain varies between knives.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: A defined working grip.
03 / FINGER CLEARANCE

A defined working grip.

The transition from blade to handle helps define hand placement. Keep your fingers behind the cutting edge.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: An added point of contact.
04 / TEXTURED SPINE

An added point of contact.

The textured spine provides a deliberate thumb contact point when guiding controlled cuts.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: A contour for considered control.
05 / HANDLE PROFILE

A contour for considered control.

The shaped handle supports a steady working hold. Keep your hands and handle dry during use.

FROM PREPARATION TO PRESENTATION

Chop. Slice.
Bring fresh food to the table.

Work on a stable board with controlled strokes. A broad blade gives fresh produce room to meet the edge.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: Prepare fresh produce with purpose.

Prepare fresh produce with purpose.

Chop carrots, slice cucumber and dice vegetables for salads, side dishes and everyday meals.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: Make the most of meal preparation.

Make the most of meal preparation.

Use controlled chopping and gliding cuts on a stable board. Keep the working area clear and the edge protected.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: From whole ingredients to ready cuts.

From whole ingredients to ready cuts.

A broad straight edge supports repeated vegetable preparation, with a rounded tip for a smooth gliding motion.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: Finish with simple care.

Finish with simple care.

Hand wash gently and dry the blade and wood handle immediately. Avoid prolonged soaking and the dishwasher.

MATERIAL. FORM. PURPOSE.

A focused blade.
A considered finish.

X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel with a decorative Damascus-style pattern. Full-tang construction, three rivets and a wenge wood handle complete a practical vegetable preparation knife.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: steel blade and full-tang wood handle

THE DETAILS, AT A GLANCE

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One 7.2-inch Nakiri vegetable knife in presentation packaging. Dimensions are approximate; knife weight excludes packaging.

SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife specifications
Product typeNakiri vegetable knife
Blade length7.2 inches / 182.8 mm
Overall lengthApproximately 11.8 inches / 300 mm
Handle lengthApproximately 4.25 inches / 108 mm
Blade heightApproximately 1.92 inches / 49 mm
Blade materialX50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel
Blade profileStraight plain edge with a sharpened rounded tip
Blade thicknessApproximately 0.1 inch / 2.5 mm
Knife weightApproximately 180 g / 0.40 lb
Handle materialWenge wood
ConstructionFull tang with three rivets
IncludedOne 7.2-inch Nakiri vegetable knife in a gift box
SYOKAMI 7.2-inch Nakiri Vegetable Knife: blade and handle dimensions

KEEP THE EDGE IN GOOD COMPANY

Care for the blade.
Keep the ritual.

  1. Wash by hand. Use mild detergent and a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive materials, prolonged soaking and the dishwasher.
  2. Dry immediately. Dry the blade and wood handle thoroughly after washing, including around the rivets.
  3. Protect the working edge. Use wood or suitable plastic boards. Do not chop hard bones, frozen food or other hard materials, and do not force or twist the blade.
  4. Store safely. Keep the cutting edge protected in suitable knife storage. Sharpen with a tool intended for a plain-edge kitchen knife.
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What is a Nakiri knife used for?

A Nakiri is intended for chopping, slicing and dicing vegetables, fruit and fresh herbs. This 7.2-inch version combines a broad straight edge with a sharpened rounded tip.

How is this different from the 7-inch Asian chef knife?

The Nakiri has a broad straight edge focused on vegetable preparation and a rounded tip for gliding cuts. The 7-inch Asian chef knife has a different blade profile and three herb-stripping holes.

Can I cut hard bones or frozen food with it?

Use this knife for fresh preparation on a suitable board. Do not chop hard bones, frozen food or other hard materials, and do not force or twist the blade.

What comes in the package?

One 7.2-inch Nakiri vegetable knife in a gift box. Other ingredients, boards and kitchen tools shown in preparation scenes are not included.

Is the blade made from layered Damascus steel?

The X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel blade has a decorative Damascus-style pattern. It is not described as layered Damascus steel.

How should I wash and store the knife?

Wash gently by hand, dry the blade and wood handle immediately, and store with the cutting edge protected. Avoid prolonged soaking and the dishwasher.

Where can I find shipping, returns and warranty details?

See our shipping information, return policy and lifetime warranty terms. Our support team can help with product questions.