Shun Kanso Nakiri Knife - 6.5″

Shun Kanso Nakiri Knife – 6.5″

✨ Precision Meets Japanese Simplicity ✨

Experience effortless vegetable prep with the Shun Kanso 6.5″ Nakiri Knife, a Japanese-style knife designed specifically for slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables, fruits, and herbs 🌿🥕🍎. The word Nakiri translates to “vegetable cutter,” and this knife lives up to its name—perfectly crafted to deliver clean, even cuts every time.

The straight blade, edge, and spine allow for smooth push cuts without the need for rocking, while the blunt, squared tip makes it safer and easier to handle than a traditional pointed knife. Hollow-ground indentations along the blade reduce friction and keep foods from sticking—ideal for thin, precise slices.

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, the AUS10A high-carbon stainless steel blade provides exceptional durability, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The heritage finish conceals scratches and develops a distinctive patina with use, while the Tagayasan wood handle—known as “iron sword wood”—offers strength, comfort, and perfect balance ⚔️.

⚙️ Key Features & Highlights

🔹 Vegetable Specialist – Ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
🔹 Hollow-Ground Blade – Prevents food from sticking and ensures ultra-thin, clean slices.
🔹 AUS10A High-Carbon Steel – Exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and long-lasting sharpness.
🔹 16° Double-Bevel Edge – Hand-sharpened for precision cutting performance.
🔹 Heritage Finish – Rustic, scratch-concealing look that improves with age.
🔹 Tagayasan Wood Handle – Durable “iron sword wood” handle for balance and control.
🔹 Full-Tang Construction – Adds stability and strength to every cut.
🔹 Handcrafted in Japan – Made in the historic knife-making capital of Seki City.
🔹 Lifetime Warranty – Designed to perform for a lifetime of culinary excellence.

🌿 Shun Kanso Series – The Essence of Zen Design

The Shun Kanso Collection embraces the Zen principle of “Kanso”, meaning simplicity that refines. Each knife strips away the non-essential to focus on what truly matters—sharpness, balance, and functionality.

Forged from AUS10A vanadium stainless steel, each blade is hardened to 60 HRC for incredible edge retention and precision. The heritage finish not only adds character but enhances durability, while the Tagayasan wood handle—used in traditional samurai sword making—provides ergonomic comfort and a secure grip.

Elegant, efficient, and timeless, Shun Kanso knives embody Japanese craftsmanship at its purest.

🏯 About Shun

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over a century, the Kai Corporation of Seki City, Japan has continued the tradition of legendary samurai swordsmithing ⚔️, crafting some of the finest kitchen knives in the world.

Each Shun knife is handcrafted in over 100 meticulous steps, combining ancient forging artistry with modern technology to produce blades of unparalleled performance, beauty, and balance. 🌸

✅ Nakiri Knife 6.5″ | 🥬 AUS10A Steel | 🪵 Tagayasan Handle | ⚙️ 16° Double Bevel | 🌿 Heritage Finish | 🏯 Handmade in Japan | 🕊️ Lifetime Warranty