The Zakuri 165mm Blue #1 Nakiri is a great example of what a nakiri should be like. Light and thin, with a comfortable handle. Blue #1 is a great steel for knives. It has a very high carbon content, great ability to get sharp, and very good edge retention. Not too many knife makers use Blue #1 because it can be difficult to forge. The 165mm length is a good size nakiri for both home cooks and pros alike. This knife has a kurouchi finish and is not stainless, so it will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust.
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 135mm
Handle Height: 25.73mm
Handle Width: 21.05mm
Handle to Tip Length: 183mm
Heel to Tip Length: 169mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.67mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.51mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.14mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.07mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.97mm
The Zakuri 165mm Blue Super Kurouchi Nakiri is a great example of what a nakiri should be like. Light and thin, with a comfortable handle. Blue Super is a great knife steel. It is the best balance of ability to get sharp and edge retention in high carbon steels. The 165mm length is a good size nakiri for both home cooks and pros alike. This knife has a kurouchi finish but is not stainless, so it will patina with use. If not cared for properly, it may rust.
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 134.5mm
Handle Height: 26mm
Handle Width: 20.5mm
Handle to Tip Length: 175mm
Heel to Tip Length: 165mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.75mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.75mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.25mm
This Zakuri 180mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Nakiri is a double beveled knife. The handle is made of ho wood and is octagon shaped with a buffalo horn ferrule. This knife is a very versatile size and shape for a nakiri. The blue #1 steel takes a very good edge and holds it a pretty long time. This knife is carbon, so it can rust if not cared for properly. The kurouchi finish does help protect the knife from rust a little.
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: Blue #1 Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 137mm
Handle Height: 27.2mm
Handle Width: 21.76mm
Handle to Tip Length: 197mm
Heel to Tip Length: 183mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.86mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.43mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.38mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.54mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.62mm
This Zakuri 180mm Blue Super Kurouchi Nakiri is a double beveled knife. The handle is made of ho wood and is octagon shaped with a buffalo horn ferrule. This knife is a very versatile size and shape for a nakiri. The blue super steel has great edge retention. This knife is carbon, so it can rust if not cared for properly. The kurouchi finish does help protect the knife from rust a little.
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: Blue Super Carbon
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 134mm
Handle Height: 25.91mm
Handle Width: 21.37mm
Handle to Tip Length: 202mm
Heel to Tip Length: 185mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.03mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.36mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.42mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.41mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.32mm
