The Watanabe Pro nakiri 174mm is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife forged in Sanjo by Shinichi Watanabe. This knife features an Aogami #2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding in sanmai construction and a kurouchi finish. Watanabe knives are known for their exceptional cutting performance, with thin geometry behind the edge that cuts cleanly through ingredients with minimal resistance. The heat treatment balances hardness for edge retention with enough toughness for daily kitchen work. The Watanabe Pro nakiri is widely regarded as a benchmark for nakiri performance in the kitchen knife community.
Construction type: sanmai | stainless clad Steel type: Hitachi Aogami#2
Total length: 325mm Blade length: 174mm Blade height at heel: 58.7mm Spine thickness at handle: 4.6mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.6mm Spine thickness at middle: 1.9mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.5mm Weight: 202g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: d-shaped burnt chestnut with plastic ferrule
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
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