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7" Nakiri Knife - Ji Series (X08) - Xinzuo Australia

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7" Nakiri Knife - Ji Series (X08)

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A 7-inch nakiri built for vegetable prep. The flat profile keeps the full edge on the board, so push cuts run clean from heel to tip with no rocking and no accordion slices left clinging at the back. The blade is 67-layer Damascus folded around a 12Cr18MoV core, hardened to 59-61 HRC, and set into an ebony handle. Full tang, 15 degrees per side, lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

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Flat Edge

Full-Contact Push Cut

67-Layer Damascus

12Cr18MoV Core

15° Per Side

59-61 HRC

Reach for this when you've got a whole cabbage to ribbon or a pile of carrots to julienne. 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.

The Vegetable Specialist

The 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 holds it through extended vegetable sessions. The broad flat blade also doubles as a bench scraper once the cutting is done.

Ebony Handle, Full-Tang Build

Ebony 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.

Specifications

Blade Steel: 67-layer Damascus with 12Cr18MoV core
Hardness: 60-62 HRC (Vacuum Heat Treated)
Blade Profile: 7-inch Nakiri, straight edge, rectangular profile
Handle: Ebony wood, full-tang
Weight: 404g
Use: Ribbon-cutting cabbage, julienning carrots, and working through large vegetable prep where a straight edge beats a curved one.
Series: Ji Series (X08)
Model: X08-XC

Complete Your Set

Pair 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.

All our knives arrive in a beautiful, premium gift box that's ready to impress. (Whether it's for a very lucky cook, or just for you.)

Knife type: Nakiri (Japanese vegetable knife)
Blade length: 7 inches / 180 mm
Blade construction: 67-layer Damascus steel with 12Cr18MoV steel core
Core steel: 12Cr18MoV
Hardness: 59-61 HRC
Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment
Edge angle: 15 degrees per side
Handle material: Ebony wood
Tang: Full tang
Country of origin: China (Yangjiang)
Care: Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
Warranty: Lifetime against manufacturing defects
Packaging: Gift box

JI SERIES NAKIRI

The vegetable knife that earns its bench space

The Ji Series is Xinzuo's Damascus workhorse line, and the nakiri is the one that lives on the board during prep. A tall, flat 7-inch blade made for one job done properly: slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables. The straight edge sits flush against the board through the whole stroke, so onions, herbs and root veg fall away cleanly instead of staying hinged at the back. No rocking motion to learn, just down and through.

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WHY A NAKIRI

Flat edge, full board contact, clean release

A rocking chef's knife leaves the back of the cut connected because the curved edge lifts off the board. A nakiri's straight edge stays in full contact end to end, so every slice separates in one push. The blade height gives you knuckle clearance and a wide face to scoop and transfer prep straight to the pan. It is the fastest way most home cooks find to break down a board of vegetables.

Flat profile
Full-contact cut
Tall blade
Knuckle clearance
Board-to-pan scoop

BLADE & STEEL

67-layer Damascus over a 12Cr18MoV core

The cutting core is 12Cr18MoV, vacuum heat treated to 59-61 HRC for an edge that holds through real prep and sharpens back without a fight. That core is clad in 67 folded layers of Damascus steel, giving the rippling water-grain pattern down the face. Ground to 15 degrees per side, it goes through tomatoes and herbs without bruising or tearing.

Specification

The details.

TypeNakiri Knife

Blade length180.0mm

Weight204g

Steel12Cr18MoV

Cladding67-layer Damascus

Hardness59-61 HRC

Edge angle15° degrees per side (slicing knives); bone chopper is 27 degrees per side

HandleEbony Wood

Made inChina (Yangjiang)

Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.

HANDLE & BALANCE

Full-tang ebony, built to be worked

The handle is ebony wood over a full tang that runs the length of the grip, putting weight back toward the hand so the tall blade stays balanced and controlled through repetitive chopping. Ebony is dense and close-grained, so it shrugs off the moisture of a busy board. Hand wash and dry it, and skip the dishwasher.

The difference

Why this knife

Ji Series Nakiri

Flat edge for full-contact push cutting
67-layer Damascus over 12Cr18MoV core
59-61 HRC, ground 15° per side
Full-tang ebony handle
Lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects

Generic vegetable knife

Shallow or curved edge that leaves cuts hinged
Stamped single-piece stainless, no core
Soft steel that rolls and dulls quickly
Partial tang, plastic handle
Short or no warranty

In the box

Everything it comes with.

7" Nakiri Knife, Ji Series (X08)
Ebony wood handle, full tang
Xinzuo gift box
Care and warranty card

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Ji Series

Ready when you are.

JI SERIES NAKIRI

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FAQs

What is a nakiri knife used for?

It is a dedicated vegetable knife. The tall, flat blade is made for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables and herbs with a straight down-and-through push cut.

Why does a nakiri have a flat edge instead of a curved one?

The flat edge stays in full contact with the board through the whole cut, so slices separate cleanly instead of staying hinged at the back the way they can with a curved, rocking blade.

Is this blade real Damascus?

Yes. It is 67 folded layers of Damascus steel clad around a 12Cr18MoV cutting core, which produces both the water-grain pattern and the edge performance.

How hard is the steel?

The blade is hardened to 59-61 HRC, balanced so it holds a working edge while still being straightforward to sharpen at home.

What is the edge angle?

Each side is ground to 15 degrees, a relatively keen double bevel suited to clean cuts through soft vegetables, herbs and tomatoes.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

No. Hand wash and dry it after use to protect the edge and the ebony handle.

What warranty does it come with?

A lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.