Kai Shun Classic Nakiri 16.5cm

This Kai Shun Nakiri Knife is a precision tool for slicing vegetables. Crafted from advanced steel, it features a supremely sharp blade with excellent edge retention. Its comfortable and ergonomic Pakkawood handle provides ease of use and lasting durability.

Features

• Handle made of durable pakkawood
• Fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape
• Blade has a double-sided edge
• Designed to retain sharpness
• Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel
• Comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting

Specifications

• Blade 6.5" (16.5 cm), Handle 10.8 cm

Care & Use

Cutting

We recommend that you cut on wooden or plastic chopping boards. Glass, stone, and granite are unsuitable as cutting surfaces, as they can cause permanent damage to the knives' delicate blades. The blades are principally not suitable for cutting bones, including fish bones or frozen foods.

Cleaning

Rinse the knives in hot water before using them for the first time. After each use, make sure that the knives are washed without delay (with a mild detergent) and dried off with a soft cloth. Acidic foods should be rinsed off immediately after use.

For your own safety, you should always wipe the knife away from your body and away from the cutting edge with a cloth or towel.

Knives do not belong in the dishwasher, under any circumstances. Always wash the knives by hand to protect the material and maintain long-lasting sharpness

Storing

When storing the knives, make sure that the blade does not meet any other metal objects. This way, common causes of damage and staining can be avoided.

The best way to store the knives is in a knife block, in a wooden drawer insert, on a wooden magnetic knife rack, or in the drawer with a blade guard or sheath.

Sharpening & Care

Ensure that all knives with natural wooden handles do not remain in water too long. Oil the handle from time to time with a little neutral vegetable or camellia oil.

It is also advisable to have the knives professionally resharpened from time to time to repair signs of wear on the cutting edge and to ensure lasting sharpness.

Due to the high degree of hardness of the knives, sharpening steels are completely unsuitable. From the traditional whetstone to a complete electric system, our range offers the right tool for each of the knives.

About the Shun Classic Range

Overview

The Shun Classic Series unites centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with today's modern and technically-sophisticated manufacturing processes. The result is an exceedingly high-quality range of Damascus knives, engineered with attention to the most minute details and designed to always retain its sharpness. The knives are therefore ideally suited for professional use. The Shun Classic blades are gorgeous to look at due to the distinctive semi gloss pattern exhibited by the Damascus steel composite comprising 32 layers.

Blade
VG MAX steel with a hardness of 61 (±1) HRC forms the entire blade's core right up to its edge. Sheathed in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife embodies a peerless anatomy paired with a resilient blade that is both hard and flexible at once due to its hybrid composition. The Shun Classic blades have a double-sided edge.

Handle
The slim handle made of durable pakkawood is fashioned in a traditional Japanese chestnut shape. High quality resins added to the wood make the material particularly resilient and resistant to moisture. Its typical chestnut shape ensures a comfortable and secure grip whilst cutting, thanks to a small rim on its right side. The integrated tang boosts stability and balance.

Delivery & Returns 

Standard Delivery is £5.95 for the UK 

Free Delivery applies when you spend over £40.00 

Delivery is usually within 24/48hrs. 

Our offices are closed during the weekend, so any orders placed during this time will be processed and forwarded to dispatch as soon as we arrive in the office on Monday. 

Returns 

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