





A traditional and simple design cloaks one of the most high-performing steels available.
- Gihei Hamono Japanese Knife
- 165mm Nakiri Knife
- HAP-40 Semi-Stainless Core, Stainless Cladding
- Western (YO) Pakka Wood Handle:
- HCR: 65-67
- Hand-crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 154mm | Overall Length: 290mm | Blade Height: 52mm | Weight: 148g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 1.5 (B) 1.5 (C) 1.7 (at spine)

* As our knives are hand-made, small variations in size and colour may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
* Semi-stainless steel (found in the core / edge of this chef knife) requires some care to prevent surface rust.

Japanese Kitchen Knife | Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
Nakiri knives are a specialist Japanese vegetable cutting knife that can also be used as your primary kitchen knife, depending on your cutting style.
Nakiri knives have a flat profile and tall blade height which aids in push chopping but does make rock style cutting a little uncomfortable. The Nakiri, like many western style chef knives has a double bevel grind, in contrast to the Japanese style vegetable knife, the Usuba, which is single bevel. Whilst a Gyuto or Santoku does do a good job at cutting vegetables, the larger flat bottom of a Nakiri or Usuba make the task much easier. The Nakiri is one of our favourite profiles, highly recommended.
Nakiri knives have a flat profile and tall blade height which aids in push chopping but does make rock style cutting a little uncomfortable. The Nakiri, like many western style chef knives has a double bevel grind, in contrast to the Japanese style vegetable knife, the Usuba, which is single bevel. Whilst a Gyuto or Santoku does do a good job at cutting vegetables, the larger flat bottom of a Nakiri or Usuba make the task much easier. The Nakiri is one of our favourite profiles, highly recommended.