The Kanehide PS60 Nakiri 180mm is our top recommendation for a high-quality, Western-handled nakiri at an accessible price point. Kanehide uses PS60 stainless steel, produced by Hitachi for the razor industry, where edge stability and fine grain structure are critical. This steel is very similar to AEB-L and 13C26, making it tough, corrosion resistant, and exceptionally easy to sharpen.
Kanehide pushes this steel further with a specialized heat treatment and a cryogenic process using liquid nitrogen at -180°C. This converts retained austenite into martensite, resulting in increased hardness and improved wear resistance without sacrificing toughness. After extended in-house testing, this knife consistently stood out for its sharpness, balance, and reliability. It is fully stainless, holds an edge well, sharpens quickly, and is fitted with a comfortable Western rosewood handle, making it an outstanding everyday nakiri for home or professional use.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Store dry.
Brand: Kanehide Location: Seki City, Japan Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel Bevel: Double Bevel Edge Grind: Asymmetric 60/40 (suitable for right- or left-handed users) Steel: PS60 Stainless HRC: 60–61 Handle: Western Rosewood Weight: 6.3 oz (180 g) Edge Length: 185 mm Total Length: 310 mm Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm Blade Height: 48 mm
Kanehide pushes this steel further with a specialized heat treatment and a cryogenic process using liquid nitrogen at -180°C. This converts retained austenite into martensite, resulting in increased hardness and improved wear resistance without sacrificing toughness. After extended in-house testing, this knife consistently stood out for its sharpness, balance, and reliability. It is fully stainless, holds an edge well, sharpens quickly, and is fitted with a comfortable Western rosewood handle, making it an outstanding everyday nakiri for home or professional use.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Store dry.
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Kanehide Nakiri 180mmPosted By: Stanley M.
47 people found this review helpful
What a sweetie......devors veggies and holds an edge and so easy to sharpen. Priced right, very pleased with the Kanehide Line so much so just purchased a 150mm TK Petty. For touch ups on the Nakiri, a few passes on a 2000 grit and then finish on the CKTG 2000 grit ceramic rod.....blistering sharp.
47 people found this review helpful
What a sweetie......devors veggies and holds an edge and so easy to sharpen. Priced right, very pleased with the Kanehide Line so much so just purchased a 150mm TK Petty. For touch ups on the Nakiri, a few passes on a 2000 grit and then finish on the CKTG 2000 grit ceramic rod.....blistering sharp.
