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Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm

$101.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

VG1 Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Western Pakka Wood

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

290mm

Spine Thickness

1.5mm @ Mid

Blade Height

45mm

Weight

170g

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

Steel Type

VG1 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG1 steel ideal for crafting top-quality, long-lasting kitchen knives.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture.  

Introducing

Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa is a collaborative brand that brings together the skills of artisans from Japan’s most renowned knifemaking regions — including Sakai, Tosa, and others — each known for their distinct forging traditions and steel expertise. By drawing on the strengths of each region, Tsunehisa knives offer an impressive balance of performance, consistency, and value.

From Tosa’s exceptional Ginsan stainless to Sakai’s mastery of carbon steels, every knife in the Tsunehisa range reflects thoughtful craftsmanship, clean finishing, and the use of Japan’s finest blade steels. Designed to be highly functional and accessible, Tsunehisa represents one of the most compelling value propositions in the world of handmade Japanese knives.

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Customer Reviews

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Jacob Brown
Recommend

Great finish and nice weight. Perfect addition to any set

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Anthony Vukovic
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm

An excellent knife. I look forward to using it.

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Christie Lo ting lan

Nice weight distribution and handling