Japanese-Style Nakiri Vegetable Knife – Collection Sakoma

The Japanese-style Nakiri knife for vegetables – Kensei Kaizen™ Sakoma Collection is designed for everyday cooking.

What Is a Nakiri Knife?

The Nakiri is a Japanese knife design dedicated to vegetables. Its rectangular blade with a straight edge comes down flat on the cutting board, ideal for fine chopping, thin slicing, and julienne cuts, with no rocking motion.

Who Is It For?

• Fans of plant-based cooking and vegetable prep
• Cooks who want clean, even cuts
• Gift idea for a cooking enthusiast

Key Features

• Japanese-style knife with a rectangular blade made for vegetables: fine chopping, thin slicing, julienne cuts
• Sakoma Collection – Kensei Kaizen™

Care

Hand wash only, then dry immediately. Store on a magnetic wall-mounted knife holder or with a blade guard. Sharpen regularly on a whetstone (sharpening stone) or with our magnetic roll sharpener.

Complete the Sakoma Collection

Pair it with the Japanese bread knife and the Japanese boning knife, or choose the 6-piece Japanese kitchen knife set – Damascus or the 4-piece Japanese knife set – 10-inch (25 cm) chef's knife + Santoku + Nakiri + utility knife. Also explore the full Sakoma Collection, our Nakiri knives, our Santoku knives, and our paring knives.

FAQ

Can you cut meat with a Nakiri? It's designed first and foremost for vegetables; for meat, choose a chef's knife or a Santoku knife.

Is it dishwasher safe? No. Hand wash it and dry it immediately to protect the blade and its edge.