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Blade Length
7"
Steel Type
AUS10 SteelCompare →
Handle
Mkuruti Wood
Knife Type
NakiriCompare →
Best For
Vegetables, Herbs, Root Vegetables
Precision.
Balance.
Craft.
Kiso 7" Nakiri Knife 菜切り包丁
The Kiso 7" Nakiri Knife is a refined blend of Japanese-inspired design and modern steel technology, crafted to deliver effortless precision in vegetable preparation. With its broad blade, razor edge, and elegant handle, it transforms chopping into a smooth, balanced, and graceful experience.
AUS10 Steel Core
Forged from premium AUS10 steel, the Kiso Nakiri offers a perfect balance of hardness, toughness, and edge retention. Its scalpel-like sharpness is honed to a precise cutting angle, making quick work of everything from delicate herbs to dense root vegetables. The blade’s hammered finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking, ensuring each cut flows with ease.
Mkuruti Wood Handle
The handle is crafted from richly grained Mkuruti wood, prized for its strength, durability, and natural beauty. Warm in tone and smooth to the touch, it provides an ergonomic grip that feels secure and balanced, even during long prep sessions. Its octagonal design ensures control and comfort for both professional chefs and home cooks.
Effortless Cutting Performance
Perfectly weighted and thoughtfully balanced, the Kiso Nakiri glides through vegetables with clean, precise cuts. Its wide blade makes scooping and transferring ingredients effortless, while the razor-sharp edge ensures maximum efficiency in every preparation.
A Statement of Culinary Craftsmanship
The Kiso 7" Nakiri Knife is more than a tool, it is a celebration of culinary artistry. Combining modern AUS10 performance with the timeless elegance of Mkuruti wood, it brings both luxury and confidence into your kitchen.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
So Ive had this nakiri for about 3 weeks now and honestly its become the knife I reach for every single time I'm doing veg. The blade is really broad and flat which makes chopping onions and peppers a doddle because you can scoop everything up with it. Edge came proper sharp out the box, like it glides through carrots without any force. I was a bit worried AUS10 would be tricky to sharpen but so far Ive only needed to strop it lightly and its still shaving sharp. The handle is really smooth and fits my hand well, not too heavy either. Came in a nice presentation box as well which was a little bonus.
bought this for my dad for his birthday as he loves cooking and his old knife was about 20 years old. He rang me up after using it on a load of potatoes and said it was the sharpest thing he's ever used. He cant stop talking about how flat the blade is so nothing gets left half cut on the board. Bit lighter than my own nakiri but he prefers it that way. Delivery was quick too, no complaints at all.
Got this nakiri a few weeks back because I do a lot of stir fry and veg prep. It is properly sharp out the box, sliced a tomato so thin you could read through it. The flat blade takes a bit of getting used to if you're coming from a normal chef knife but once you get the chopping motion down it's a dream. Onions just fall apart, no tears either. Handles comfy, blade feels balanced. Used it daily for a month and its still sharp as anything. Massive upgrade from the rubbish Tesco knife I was using before. Well impressed for the price.
I bought this for my husband for his birthday and hes proper chuffed with it. Cuts veg beautifully, we've been eating way more stir fries since. The edge is seriously wicked, glides through butternut squash which usually kills my other knives. Only thing for me is the handle is a bit slim for my liking, I prefer a chunkier grip but my husband says its fine. Still a really good knife for the money.
Bought this for myself after years of using a cheap santoku. The flat blade is spot on for how I prep veg - just push down, no rocking needed. Made a stir fry the other night and it went through a whole cabbage and a pile of carrots without any effort. Came really well packed too. Handle feels solid. Very happy.
Ok so I got this for my dad's birthday because he does all the cooking and his old knife was proper blunt. He's been using it every day for about a month now and the edge is still scary sharp. I used it to chop some butternut squash and it went through like butter. The blade shape took him a couple days to get used to but now he loves it, says its brilliant for any veg. Its a bit wider than I expected but that actually helps scooping stuff off the board. Delivery was next day as well which was a nice touch.
Really chuffed with this knife. Used it every day for the past week on veg prep and it glides through carrots, spuds, onions like theyre not even there. The flat blade makes it dead easy to keep everything even when you're batch cooking. Edge is still proper sharp after all that chopping which honestly surprised me a bit. Handle feels nice even with wet hands. Massive step up from my old supermarket knife.
Its an ok knife but for sixty quid I was expecting a bit more. Sharp enough and does the job but the blade feels a touch light and the handle gets a bit slippy when my hands are damp. Tried it on a butternut squash and it struggled compared to my old Wusthof. Not bad but I dont think I'd rush to buy another one.
Honestly cant believe how sharp this thing is out the box. Been using it for all my veg prep, onions just fall apart no tears, and it glides through butternut squash like its butter. The flat blade takes a bit of getting used to if you've only ever had a chef's knife but once you do its brilliant. AUS10 holds an edge really well too, still razor sharp after a fortnight of daily use. Handle is comfy and it looks lovely on the magnetic rack. Massive upgrade from my old supermarket knife that's for sure.
Lovely blade, cuts through carrots and potatoes with no effort. Edge is still going strong after a few weeks. Wish the handle was a touch thicker though, feels slightly off in my big hands but I've got used to it. Came in a nice presentation box as well which was a nice touch. Would recommend.
