The nakiri is Japan dedicated vegetable knife - flat edge, tall blade, squared tip, built for push-cutting and chopping without the rocking motion of a curved profile. In the Saji Rainbow Damascus line that format gets one of the most visually compelling blade roads in the CKTG catalog: a Blue #2 carbon steel core surrounded by alternating layers of stainless steel, brass, and copper that produce a shifting multi-colored pattern across the entire blade face. Takeshi Saji hammer-forges each blade in Takefu City, Echizen, where he has built a reputation over three generations as one of the region most technically accomplished and aesthetically distinctive blacksmiths. He holds the title of certified Traditional Masters Craftsman.
At 161mm blade length and 51mm height this nakiri has the tall, flat profile the format is known for - excellent board clearance, a flat heel that suits push-cutting through stacks of vegetables, and a squared tip that keeps the working edge in contact with the board through the full stroke. The Blue #2 core at 62+ HRC takes a very sharp edge and holds it through extended prep sessions. The rosewood octagonal handle is well-finished and comfortable, with a traditional wa aesthetic that suits the Japanese format of the knife. The piece comes in a wooden box for storage or gifting.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core at the edge is reactive carbon steel and will develop a patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry immediately after each use. Avoid acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. The stainless cladding on the blade road is low maintenance.
At 161mm blade length and 51mm height this nakiri has the tall, flat profile the format is known for - excellent board clearance, a flat heel that suits push-cutting through stacks of vegetables, and a squared tip that keeps the working edge in contact with the board through the full stroke. The Blue #2 core at 62+ HRC takes a very sharp edge and holds it through extended prep sessions. The rosewood octagonal handle is well-finished and comfortable, with a traditional wa aesthetic that suits the Japanese format of the knife. The piece comes in a wooden box for storage or gifting.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core at the edge is reactive carbon steel and will develop a patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry immediately after each use. Avoid acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. The stainless cladding on the blade road is low maintenance.
- Blacksmiths: Takeshi Saji and Nomura san
- Location: Takefu City, Echizen, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2) Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Rainbow Damascus (Stainless, Brass, Copper)
- HRC: 62+
- Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
- Engraving: Laser Engraved
- Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
- Weight: 6.1 oz (174 g)
- Blade Length: 161mm
- Total Length: 315mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
- Blade Height: 51mm
- Storage: Wooden Box Included
