Daovua Leaf Spring Nakiri 165mm

The Nhat Family Nakiri is a handcrafted Japanese-style vegetable kitchen knife made in Vietnam using reclaimed high-carbon leaf spring steel. Designed specifically for vegetable preparation, this tall nakiri excels at chopping, push cutting, and processing large volumes of produce. It is a hardworking culinary tool built for food preparation — simple in appearance but highly effective in performance.

The blade is forged from repurposed car and truck leaf springs, a high-carbon steel commonly used by blacksmiths for durable cutting tools. The heat treatment produces a tough, capable edge that sharpens easily and performs well in daily kitchen use. The profile features slightly more belly than a traditional flat nakiri, allowing for both push cutting and light rocking. Fit and finish are intentionally rustic, with a kurouchi surface that reflects its handmade character. As with most high-carbon kitchen knives, avoid twisting during cuts or cutting bones or frozen foods to prevent chipping.

Care Instructions: This is a reactive high-carbon steel kitchen knife and will develop a natural patina with use. Hand wash only and dry thoroughly after use. Do not place in the dishwasher. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or very hard materials. Store in a blade guard, block, or on a magnetic strip to protect the edge.

Origin: Vietnam (Nhat Family Workshop)

Construction: Hand Forged, Monosteel

Core Steel: High-Carbon Leaf Spring Steel

Finish: Kurouchi (Rustic Black Finish)

Grind: Even Double Bevel

Handle: Octagonal (wood type and color vary)

Weight: 4.8 oz (135 g)

Blade Length: 164 mm

Total Length: 308 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm

Blade Height: 56 mm