Tojiro VG1 Nakiri 165mm

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We were able to get a screaming deal on this Tojiro VG1 Nakiri 165mm. We had to buy a bunch of them to be able to offer them at this price. Nakiris are excellent general purpose knives that are the second most popular knife style sold in Japan behind the Santoku style. If you go into a Japanese home kitchen this is the type of knife you will typically find. The blade is made from good quality VG1 stainless steel and if you notice on the choil picture the knife is ground really well for excellent cutting action.

The blade has a chestnut oval handle and a black plastic ferrule. Here are the specs. Another great knife from our friends at Tojiro.

Maker: Tojiro

Location: Sanjo City

Construction: Laser Cut Mono Steel

Edge Steel: VG1

Weight: 132g / 4.6oz

Blade Length: 160mm

Blade Height: 50mm

Overall Length: 300mm

Edge: Even Grind

Handle: Chestnut Oval

Ferrule: Black Plastic

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Dandy daily driver, March 17, 2022

Posted By: Matt Freeman

I got this as a representation of the average knife a Japanese home cook might use, and that's what it seems you get�nothing fancy, but a very nice, serviceable nakiri. Sharp enough OOTB but I'm going to extend the cutting edge around the tip a bit to use it on onions. Nice flat profile. I anticipate chopping up tons of vegetables and most other things with this sturdy workhorse. Another great value from Tojiro.

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Warning, January 13, 2022

Posted By: Richard Gates II
1 people found this review helpful

It is a great knife, especially for the price, however it isn't stainless clad, it stains badly, which is fine, but it wasn't really what I was looking for. I would had given 4 or 5 stars if it didn't say "stainless". I have been using it daily at work for vegetable prep and it has held an edge after sharpening and performed great

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Great knife for the price , September 25, 2020

Posted By: Thomas
1 people found this review helpful

Razor sharp out of the box and feels good in my hand. I like the rounded tip too. Not sure it's a "real" Tojiro but still exceeds my expectations at this price

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Great addition to my kitchen, September 11, 2020

Posted By: clcoleman

I ordered this for vegetable and herb chopping/dicing/mincing duty as my lack of technique was resulting in chips in my blue steel

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