Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm
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Tsunehisa VG1 Nakiri 165mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
VG1 Stainless Clad
Maintenance
Low, set and forget
1 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Nakiri
Blade Material
VG1 Stainless Clad
Handle Material
Western Pakka Wood
Bevel
Double
Edge Length
165mm
Overall Length
290mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.5mm @ Mid
Blade Height @ Heel
45mm
gWeight
170g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
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
Steel Type Read

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
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Fukuyama·Brand

Tsunehisa

Fukuyama, Hiroshima
Tsunehisa

Operating out of Fukuyama since 2015.

Coordinates
34.5°N · 133.4°E
Signature
Multi-region sourced value knives
Steels
Aogami #2VG-10Ginsan
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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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