Kai Shun Premier Nakiri Knife 5.5" (TDM074)

The Shun Premier Nakiri offers a safer and efficient experience in the kitchen, without compromising its slicing and dicing capabilities for vegetable preparation. Its straight blade, edge, and spine allow for a push cut method rather than a rocking motion. Perfect for making salads or stir-fries, the Shun Premier Nakiri will become your go-to knife of choice.

The Shun Premier Nakiri is part of the beautiful Shun Premier line, which calls to mind the hand-forged knives of ancient Japan. While each knife still takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete, the materials Shun uses are among the most advanced in the industry. Each blade has a cutting core of Shun's proprietary VG-MAX “super steel” to take and hold a precision edge. The layered Damascus cladding supports the core and provides additional stain resistance. Near the edge of the blade, where the steels meet, an undulating line is formed—similar to the hamon formed when samurai swords are tempered using a traditional clay-baking technique. The hammered tsuchime finish acts like a series of hollow-ground cavities to reduce drag. The handles nestle comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and beauty.

• This beautiful knife is perfect for processing vegetables of all kinds
• Hammered tsuchime finish helps release food easily when cutting
• Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive)
• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32 layers each side stainless Damascus cladding
• Handle: Contoured walnut PakkaWood®
• Blade length: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
• Handcrafted in Japan