{"title":"Nakiri Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nakiri is Japan's dedicated vegetable knife. Its flat, rectangular blade makes full contact with the cutting board on every stroke, producing clean, precise cuts without the rocking motion required by curved Western blades. For cooks who do serious vegetable prep (from fine julienne to thick-cut stir-fry pieces) the nakiri is faster and more efficient than a chef knife for these tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-bevel edge (sharpened on both sides) makes the nakiri accessible to both right- and left-handed cooks, unlike single-bevel Japanese-style knives that require specific orientation. The thin blade profile creates minimal resistance through dense vegetables like pumpkin and beetroot, reducing the effort needed for repetitive cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur nakiri knives range from the affordable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/xinzuo-yu-series-knives\"\u003eYu Series\u003c\/a\u003e to the premium \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/xinzuo-lan-series-knives\"\u003eLan Series\u003c\/a\u003e in powder steel. The classic 7-inch blade length suits most cutting boards and hand sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNakiri Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete breakdown of how the nakiri compares to other vegetable-cutting options, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/nakiri-knife-guide\"\u003enakiri knife guide\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-knife-vegetables-buying-guide\"\u003ebest knives for vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e article compares the nakiri against the santoku and vegetable cleaver. For care tips specific to thin Japanese blades, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/knife-care-daily-maintenance-guide\"\u003edaily maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/santoku-knives\"\u003eSantoku Knives\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chinese-cleaver\"\u003eChinese Cleavers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bunka-knives\"\u003eBunka Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hezhen-retro-series-7-inch-nakiri-knife","title":"7\" Nakiri Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love salads, stir-frys, or soup prep, the Nakiri will quickly become your favorite tool. With its straight edge and flat, squared-off tip, this Japanese-style blade is designed for one thing: push-cutting vegetables without them clinging together like an accordion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Push-Cut Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a curved chef knife that rocks, the Nakiri is designed to make full contact with the cutting board. This allows for clean, precise vertical chops through greens, carrots, and onions, keeping everything neat and tidy. The 7-inch blade provides ample surface area for efficient chopping, while remaining nimble enough for smaller tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Performance Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's secret is its 3-layer composite steel. At its core is a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel, vacuum heat-treated to 60±1 HRC. This hardness allows for a screaming-sharp edge that lasts, while the softer outer layers provide durability and stain resistance. The result is a blade that's both a joy to use and easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches (178mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wood + black buffalo horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHRC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60±1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 181g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15°±1° per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your Retro Series Nakiri with our Retro Series Chef Knife and Paring Knife for a complete and stylish kitchen set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43720760295475,"sku":"PM8S-XC","price":84.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/retro-series-7-nakiri-knife-2975221.jpg?v=1763446662"},{"product_id":"xinzuo-mo-series-6-8-inch-nakiri-knife","title":"6.8\" Nakiri Knife - Mo Series (X06)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate tool for vegetable lovers. The Nakiri is a traditional Japanese knife designed for one purpose: making vegetable prep effortless and precise. Its flat, straight blade is perfect for rapid, clean \"push-cuts,\" giving you paper-thin slices and perfectly uniform dice every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Prep Shortcut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the rocking motion of a chef knife. The Nakiri's flat edge makes full contact with the cutting board on every stroke, ensuring you cut all the way through herbs and leafy greens in a single pass. Plus, the wide, flat blade doubles as a handy bench scraper—simply use it to scoop your prepped ingredients and transfer them straight from the board to the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Performance, Timeless Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is a high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel core, vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC. This means it takes a screamingly sharp edge and holds it, even through mountains of prep. The core is wrapped in 67 layers of stunning Damascus steel for added durability. A signature hand-shaped burnt oak handle provides a balanced, comfortable grip, giving you complete control for even the finest julienne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Cr15CoMoV Core wrapped in 67-layer Damascus Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8-inch Nakiri (flat edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~60–62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnt Oak (Hidden Tang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e The specialist for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables; easy ingredient transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e MO (X06)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X06-XC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the MO 8.5\" Chef Knife and MO 8\" Bread Knife to round out your daily prep set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43776021102643,"sku":"X06-XC","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/68-nakiri-knife-x06-6090335.jpg?v=1762745699"},{"product_id":"supreme-series-7-nakiri-knife","title":"7\" Nakiri - Supreme Series (X02)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love salads, stir-frys, or soup prep, the Nakiri will quickly become your favorite tool. 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The \u003cstrong\u003efull-tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction means one solid piece of steel runs from the blade's tip to the handle's end, giving you superior strength and a confident, balanced feel. 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With its straight edge and squared-off blade, this Japanese-style knife allows for efficient and precise push-cuts, preventing ingredients from sticking together. Perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups, the Nakiri will quickly become an indispensable tool in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for optimal performance, the Nakiri's blade makes full contact with the cutting board, ensuring clean and uniform slices every time. Experience effortless chopping through greens, carrots, and other vegetables with unparalleled ease and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Materials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lan Series Nakiri features a blade crafted from 73-layer Damascus steel with a 14Cr14V3MoNb powder steel core, vacuum heat-treated to 62-64 HRC for exceptional hardness and edge retention. 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With its straight edge and flat, squared-off tip, this Japanese-style blade is designed for one thing: push-cutting vegetables without them clinging together like an accordion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Push-Cut Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a curved chef knife that rocks, the Nakiri is designed to make full contact with the cutting board. This allows for clean, precise vertical chops through greens, carrots, and onions. The wide blade also acts as a scoop, so you can transfer prepped ingredients straight to the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Materials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-Layer Damascus Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A core of high-performance 10Cr15CoMoV steel is clad in layers of Damascus for enhanced strength, flexibility, and a beautiful hand-forged pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Heat Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade is vacuum heat-treated and deep-freeze treated to achieve a 60-62 HRC, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional Japanese-style octagonal handle is crafted from olive wood and black buffalo horn, providing a comfortable and secure grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: 67-Layer Damascus Steel with 10Cr15CoMoV Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Olive Wood + Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC Hardness: 60-62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hidden Tang (Wa-Style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge Angle: 15°±1 per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the rest of the ZHEN Series to build a complete set of high-performance Damascus steel knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43818650140723,"sku":"PM8O-XC","price":109.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-nakiri-knife-zhen-series-pm8o-7990408.jpg?v=1765683910"},{"product_id":"7-nakiri-knife-pin-series-x020","title":"7\" Nakiri Knife - Pin Series (X020)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the vegetable knife you reach for when you want full board contact on every stroke. The 7-inch Nakiri's flat, rectangular blade doesn't curve up at the tip, so the whole edge lands flush on the cutting board at once. Cabbage into ribbons, carrots julienned in three passes, a whole head of broccoli broken down without the florets flying off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakiri's geometry gives you something a chef knife can't: zero tip-gap. When the heel goes down, the tip goes down. That means each slice is a clean cut across the full width of the vegetable, not a partial cut that you finish with a forward push. The 10Cr15CoMoV core \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a long session of hard vegetable work, and three layers of cladding keep the blade rigid on dense produce like raw parsnip or celeriac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Wood Handle, Balanced for Board Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural olive wood handles the moisture of a busy prep station without swelling or splitting. The riveted full-tang construction sits the weight forward slightly, which is where you want it on a knife designed for straight-down vertical cuts. 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A mirepoix at scale takes half the time with a Nakiri than with a chef knife. The Nakiri's straight edge and rectangular blade make full contact with the board on every stroke. No rocking, no steering. Just clean push-cuts from heel to tip, stacking slices as fast as you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vegetable Specialist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is 12Cr18MoV high-carbon stainless steel, wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus. Vacuum heat-treated to 60-62 HRC, it takes a sharp edge and \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e it through extended vegetable sessions. The broad flat blade also doubles as a bench scraper once the cutting is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEbony Handle, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony is a dense, oily hardwood that stays grippy through a long prep session. The handle is set lower than it looks, with a profile that sits naturally in the pinch grip you'll use for a Nakiri. One solid piece of steel runs from tip to butt so the weight doesn't shift when you pick up speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer Damascus with 12Cr18MoV core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-inch Nakiri, straight edge, rectangular profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony wood, full-tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 404g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbon-cutting cabbage, julienning carrots, and working through large vegetable prep where a straight edge beats a curved one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ji Series (X08)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X08-XC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Ji Series 8\" Chef Knife for proteins and mixed prep, and the Ji Series 7\" Santoku for push-cutting where a slightly narrower blade suits the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43994212761651,"sku":"X08-XC","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/7-nakiri-knife-ji-series-x08-2272197.jpg?v=1770232891"},{"product_id":"6-8-inch-nakiri-knife-master-series-b30-xc","title":"6.8\" Nakiri Knife - Master Series (B30)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for this when the cutting board is covered in vegetables. Slicing cabbage into thin ribbons for slaw, dicing a pile of capsicum for mirepoix, julienning carrots, coining zucchini for a gratin: these are exactly the jobs the nakiri was designed for. The flat profile lets you push straight through without the heel lifting, which means every slice lands clean without rocking the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlat Profile, Knuckle Clearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall rectangular blade face does two things well. It keeps your knuckles off the board even when you're working fast, so you can use a full-height grip without pulling your fingers back. And the wide flat keeps full contact with the cutting surface through the stroke, which is how you get consistent ribbons of cabbage instead of jagged uneven ones. The blade runs to 60-62 HRC on a 10Cr15CoMoV core wrapped in 67 layers of Damascus, so the push-cut edge \u003cem\u003eholds\u003c\/em\u003e through a long session of repetitive vegetable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFigured Sycamore, Full-Tang Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figured sycamore handle has a rippled grain that reads differently on every piece. It's dense enough to stay dry and comfortable through extended prep, and the full-tang build puts the balance point right at your pinch grip. 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