This Tojiro Hammered Nakiri Knife is simply Japanese for "vegetable knife." With its straight blade, edge, and spine, the Nakiri isn't rocked like a chef's knife. Instead, use a simple push cut and enjoy the clean, swift work it makes of vegetables of all kinds. For daily salad preparation or chopping vegetables for stir-fry, it can't be beat.

The Tojiro Hammered Series features 3-ply clad construction with a core of VG-10 super steel. This formula of steel results in a 60 Rockwell Hardness, and provides a 9 to 12° blade angle for scalpel-like sharpness. The handle is made from Japanese magnolia, which has smooth texture and good in water resistance, providing the perfect balance. The closed resin collar allows for full and complete sharpening of the blade. Every knife is meticulously hand finished by a artisan craftsmen. The Tojiro DP series offers a large selection of blade shapes and sizes to cover all your Asian and Western culinary tasks. Tojiro Hammered is a fusion of tradition with modern technology.