The nakiri is a hugely popular knife for processing vegetables - a flat or near-flat rectangular blade with a squared tip, ideal for push cutting and chopping but less suited to a rocking motion. The thin grind helps the blade avoid wedging or sticking in dense or hard vegetables.
This Fugen nakiri is a classic shape and grind at 165mm blade length and 48mm height, with a symmetrical 50/50 grind that, after a quick trip to the stones, delivers a genuinely sharp edge. Fugen knives carry an inner core of Hitachi White #1 steel encased in soft iron cladding, with the outer carbon coating left in place as a kurouchi finish that protects against corrosion and improves food release. The knife is not stainless, so it does require drying between uses. The upgraded oak octagonal handle with a burnt urushi finish keeps the rustic look consistent throughout.
What Customers Are Saying: Several reviewers call this their first carbon steel knife and report being thrilled with the result - one describes it as sharp out of the box and perfect for slicing potatoes like a mandolin. Another praises the balance and packaging and plans to buy more Yoshimitsu knives. A third calls it fantastic and light, definitely worth the price. One reviewer with a more measured take found it a bit harder to maintain as a true beginner to carbon steel, which is worth knowing going in if you have never owned a reactive blade before.
Care Instructions: White #1 is a highly reactive carbon steel and will patina quickly with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage.
This Fugen nakiri is a classic shape and grind at 165mm blade length and 48mm height, with a symmetrical 50/50 grind that, after a quick trip to the stones, delivers a genuinely sharp edge. Fugen knives carry an inner core of Hitachi White #1 steel encased in soft iron cladding, with the outer carbon coating left in place as a kurouchi finish that protects against corrosion and improves food release. The knife is not stainless, so it does require drying between uses. The upgraded oak octagonal handle with a burnt urushi finish keeps the rustic look consistent throughout.
What Customers Are Saying: Several reviewers call this their first carbon steel knife and report being thrilled with the result - one describes it as sharp out of the box and perfect for slicing potatoes like a mandolin. Another praises the balance and packaging and plans to buy more Yoshimitsu knives. A third calls it fantastic and light, definitely worth the price. One reviewer with a more measured take found it a bit harder to maintain as a true beginner to carbon steel, which is worth knowing going in if you have never owned a reactive blade before.
Care Instructions: White #1 is a highly reactive carbon steel and will patina quickly with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage.
- Knife Brand: Fugen
- Blacksmith: Yoshimitsu
- Location: Nagasaki, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Edge Steel: White #1
- HRC: 61
- Edge Grind: Even
- Weight: 4.7 oz (132 g)
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 308 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 48 mm
- Handle: Oak Octagonal, One-Piece, Burnt Urushi Finish
Reviews
5 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Very pleasedPosted By: Kristopher Cheladyn
42 people found this review helpful
My first Japanese carbon steel knife and I am super happy. Very sharp out of the box and a perfect prep knife. Slicing potatoes like a mandolin or chopping vegetables this knife is perfect. Great feel in the hand and as well. I would recommend it.
42 people found this review helpful
My first Japanese carbon steel knife and I am super happy. Very sharp out of the box and a perfect prep knife. Slicing potatoes like a mandolin or chopping vegetables this knife is perfect. Great feel in the hand and as well. I would recommend it.
It works Excellent Knife Love my Nakiri Best addition to my kit.Posted By: Benjamin Storm Raney - verified customer
36 people found this review helpful
When I first found this website I was looking for a knife exclusively for vegetable cutting and was looking at this knife for a few months. I finally pulled the trigger and got this knife. It truly has become my best addition to my kit and has helped me with vegetable prep. I would recommend this knife for anyone who is looking for a great knife for prep work and speed for in service slicing or cutting.
36 people found this review helpful
When I first found this website I was looking for a knife exclusively for vegetable cutting and was looking at this knife for a few months. I finally pulled the trigger and got this knife. It truly has become my best addition to my kit and has helped me with vegetable prep. I would recommend this knife for anyone who is looking for a great knife for prep work and speed for in service slicing or cutting.
