The nakiri - Japan's dedicated vegetable knife - rewards good steel more than almost any other format. The flat profile and straight edge demand a blade that takes a keen edge and holds it through repeated push cuts and pull cuts on the board. Shindo san delivers exactly that with the Enjin line, built around Blue #2 carbon steel (Aogami #2) heat treated to 62 HRC. San mai construction pairs the hard carbon core with soft iron cladding, keeping the blade responsive at the edge while reducing brittleness through the body of the knife.
Shindo san works out of Kami City in Kochi Prefecture, in the heart of Tosa - a region that has been producing working knives for centuries. The Enjin name comes from the Japanese words for flame and blade, and the aesthetic carries that identity through in a finish that turns heads before it ever hits the board. Kurouchi (as-forged black surface) covers the upper blade road and fades to a matte sandblasted lower portion, with a polished cutting edge. The burnt oak octagonal handle is clean and well-balanced, completing a knife that looks exactly like what it is.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise this nakiri as an outstanding gift and an excellent introduction to Japanese carbon steel, noting that the grind is exceptionally thin and responsive behind the edge. The knife picks up a patina quickly and the combination of the dark handle and layered finish makes a strong visual impression. Customers highlight the value the knife delivers relative to its construction quality.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel that will develop a natural patina over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use and avoid leaving acidic foods on the cutting edge. For long-term storage, apply a light coat of camellia oil. Hand wash only.
Shindo san works out of Kami City in Kochi Prefecture, in the heart of Tosa - a region that has been producing working knives for centuries. The Enjin name comes from the Japanese words for flame and blade, and the aesthetic carries that identity through in a finish that turns heads before it ever hits the board. Kurouchi (as-forged black surface) covers the upper blade road and fades to a matte sandblasted lower portion, with a polished cutting edge. The burnt oak octagonal handle is clean and well-balanced, completing a knife that looks exactly like what it is.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers praise this nakiri as an outstanding gift and an excellent introduction to Japanese carbon steel, noting that the grind is exceptionally thin and responsive behind the edge. The knife picks up a patina quickly and the combination of the dark handle and layered finish makes a strong visual impression. Customers highlight the value the knife delivers relative to its construction quality.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel that will develop a natural patina over time. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use and avoid leaving acidic foods on the cutting edge. For long-term storage, apply a light coat of camellia oil. Hand wash only.
- Brand: Enjin
- Blacksmith: Shindo San
- Location: Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel (Aogami #2)
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- HRC: 62 +-
- Finish: Kurouchi (As-Forged Black) / Sand Blast / Polished
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Burnt Oak Octagonal
- Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g)
- Blade Length: 168 mm
- Total Length: 322 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 5 mm
- Blade Height: 54 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Flame Blade is right!Posted By: Matt
2 people found this review helpful
Bought this for my dad for Father's day and it is an absolute LASER. It's his first Japanese knife and he loved it. Very well made and the half blackened handle gives it great character. Great knife for a great price
2 people found this review helpful
Bought this for my dad for Father's day and it is an absolute LASER. It's his first Japanese knife and he loved it. Very well made and the half blackened handle gives it great character. Great knife for a great price
