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About the Shape - A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you wont be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.
About Moritaka Ishime -Moritaka Hamono was founded in 1293 and have been producing high quality blades for 31 generations. I think they know what they’re doing by now. Five generations ago the family made the switch to producing only Hocho (kitchen knives).The knives made by the Moritaka family have a real classiness and beauty. This series of knives are known for a thinness which translates to fantastic sharpness. This finish is known as Ishime, Rock Surface, and was not used on kitchen knives before this series. This series is exclusive to Knifewear.
| Shape | Nakiri |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level |
High
Rust Prone ⓘ
This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 62 - 63 |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut Black Pakkawood Collar |
| Knife Line | Moritaka Ishime |
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Overall rating: 4.9411764 / 5 from 51 reviews.
The Moritaka Ishime Nakiri 165mm knife is praised for its incredible edge, fantastic sharpness, and exceptional blade quality. Customers love its flat blade for efficient vegetable chopping, making it a standout choice for kitchen tasks.
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"This Nakiri is unique in my collection due to its shape. It is a rectangle. There is no flare; there is no belly; nothing. I like the look and feel of the ishime finish but it takes a little more care to dry it completely. I look forward working with this one more."
"I'm new to Japanese knives. Got one for Christmas in an effort to upgrade my German knives. Loved it. Did tons of research. I found knifewear reviews and information very helpful. Settled on this dedicated vegetable knife to help with my prep work. Absolutely love it. Looks amazing. Works amazing. You just have to be careful using it. You must dry it off right after you use it or it'll rust because of the steel it's made out of."
"Shaving sharp out of the box. Nice flat edge until a few cm from the toe. Jury still out on the ishime finish. VERY sharp spine, heel, and choil- more so than any of the other knives I've purchased."
"I have had this knife a few months now and have come to appreciate it more and more. I have other Japanese knives as well as European style and this knife is something different for me. It appears small until you grab it and you are instantly informed at how solid it is. often I find Japanese knives are wicked and light like wielding a razorblade and just as light. . . which being used to European bolstered blades is quite different. This knife is built like a miniature tank but tougher. You definitely know you have quality in your hand. Well then there is the wee bit about how it cuts. . . . thhhhhht. . . . thhhht. . . . thhhht. . . what there is no more to cut? One other incredible thing I like about this knife is the supreme attention to detail these crafts people go to. . . the tang that enters the handle is made from stainless steel to prevent one issue with a long loved Japanese style knife which is the tang can rust out on you. . . this one will never do that. And they don't make a big deal it is more of a. . . Oh by the way. I couldn't be more chuffed with this knife. . . If you are considering a product from this manufacturer I feel it represents incredible value. Personally I only wish I found one sooner."
"I’m loving my Moritaka Ishime Nakiri. It’s my first carbon steel knife, and I’m enjoying the caring for the knife and seeing patina develop. I’m able to get very thin cuts with this knife. Vegetables don’t stand a chance!"
"It is totally a dream. I was not sure I needed this knife but within 5 minutes it was clear that I had made the right decision."
"From the way the knife feels to the way it cuts and looks this knife is pure art. When using this knife you aren’t just using a knife. You’re exploring the world of 31 generations of work and perfection. It’s art that needs to be treated with respect. Using this knife is like an orchestra where everything seems to fall into place. The blade is amazing with great food separation and I haven’t had it rust but I also keep wiping it down after each use before setting it down"
"This is the second knife I've bought from Knifewear and it doesn't disappoint. In my opinion, it's a little thicker so it has less of a "razor" feel, but has a weight and sturdiness giving it more of a "workhorse" feel. That being said, it's still super sharp, light, and balanced making it comfortable and easy to use. The somewhat shorter length of the nakiri also makes it less cumbersome to use in my fairly small kitchen, especially when I have a lot of veggies on my counter/cutting board. I also do my food prep next to a sink full of soapy water and with a towel handy so rust hasn't been an issue."
"I have searched for quite awhile for a Nakiri with a deep enough blade to accommodate my larger hands. Hard to express how impressed I am with my Moritaka Ishime. The edge and feel of this knife is beyond any of my multiple other blades. Love the look of the finish and how dangerously sharp it stays."
"I absolutely love my new Nakiri knife from Moritaka! It's just the right height and the edge is incredible. I should have gotten it sooner!"
