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 • 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.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
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