The Yoshikane Nakiri is a Japanese vegetable knife crafted in Sanjo, Niigata. This stainless-clad sanmai construction features an SKD12 semi-stainless steel core with a tsuchime (hammered) finish. The knife includes an octagonal rosewood handle with a red pakkawood ferrule, designed for ambidextrous use. Its specialized rectangular blade profile is optimized for chopping vegetables.
Details
Brand/Maker: Yoshikane
Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Knife Type: nakiri
Finish: tsuchime
Construction Type: sanmai | stainless clad
Steel Category: semi-stainless
Steel Type: SKD12
Blade & Handle Specs
Total Length: 316mm
Blade Length: 168mm
Blade Height at Heel: 54.3mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 4.3mm
At Heel: 3.7mm
Middle: 2.0mm
1cm from the Tip: 1.7mm
Weight: 179g
Edge/Bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal rosewood
Ferrule: red pakkawood
Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 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
