Hounen Kihan Oborozuki Ginsan Nashiji Nakiri Knife 165 mm / 6.5" with Magnolia Handle

Transform your culinary experience with the Hounen Kihan Oborozuki Ginsan Nashiji Nakiri Knife, a masterpiece that marries traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality. Featuring a 6.5" blade forged from Ginsan steel, this knife offers a sharp, precise edge complemented by a distinctive Nashiji finish. The elegant Magnolia handle, paired with a Buffalo Horn Ferrule, ensures a secure grip while adding a touch of refinement to your kitchen. Ideal for chefs who demand excellence, this knife is perfect for chopping, slicing, dicing, and julienning with ease and precision.

Ideal for: Chopping, slicing, dicing, and julienning.

Best on: Small to medium proteins, a wide variety of vegetables including carrots, onions, garlic, peppers, and lettuce.

Specifications:

• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Blade Material: Ginsan Steel (Silver #3) Stainless Steel with Nashiji finish
• Blade Length: 165 mm (6.5")
• Edge Type: Double Bevel
• Handle Type: Japanese Style
• Handle Material: Magnolia with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
• Weight: 163 g
• Blade Width: 15 mm
• Blade Thickness: 1 mm
• Handle Length: 125 mm
• Handle Thickness: 25 mm

Crafted with precision in the historic city of Miki in Hyogo, where Hounen Kihan has been perfecting the art of knife-making since 1947, this Nakiri knife is the epitome of "Pursuit of Sharpness." The Ginsan steel offers edge retention akin to high-carbon steels, yet with the added benefit of stainless properties, though it is slightly more susceptible to rust due to its lower chromium content. This knife, handmade with meticulous attention to detail, is designed to glide effortlessly through meat and vegetables, preserving the integrity and freshness of each ingredient.

Ginsan is a Japanese steel which is very fine-grained stainless steel and can have an edge sharpness and edge retention similar to some high-carbon steels. This steel is generally thought to be slightly easier to sharpen than VG-10 while also slightly more susceptible to rust due to the lower chromium content.

Nakiri Japanese vegetable knives are double-bevel knives designed specifically for use with vegetables.  The double-bevel vegetable knife is a great option for breaking down any fruits or vegetables.

Please do not cut bone or frozen food with this knife as it may chip.  Handwash, no diswasher.