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Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Nakiri (vegetable knife) 180 mm
Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Nakiri
At the heart of each STRIX knife lies STRIX Powder Steel, one of the hardest stainless steels in the world. This steel can be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge and retains its sharpness exceptionally well thanks to a hardness of 65 HRC. The core is clad in 32 layers of softer stainless steel, forged with a distinctive finish. The subtle hammered dimples in these layers ensure that food sticks less to the blade while cutting, making your work in the kitchen smoother and more enjoyable.
The knife is finished with an octagonal handle made of ebony wood and black buffalo horn. This not only gives the knife a luxurious appearance but also provides perfect balance and a comfortable grip, making it feel like a natural extension of your hand.
The Nakiri is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife, recognized by its straight blade and flat cutting edge. This design makes it perfect for chopping and slicing vegetables quickly and efficiently, without the rocking motion used with a chef’s knife. Its broad blade also makes it easy to scoop up and transfer ingredients straight to the pan. The Nakiri is the go-to knife for anyone who works with vegetables frequently and values both precision and speed.
Specifications:
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Overall length: 315 mm
- Weight: 196 g
- Blade height: 49 mm
- Blade thickness (measured 1 cm from the spine): 1.9 mm
- Steel: Japanese STRIX stainless steel core with stainless steel cladding, featuring a hammered (Tsuchime) finish and a 32-layer damascus pattern
- Hardness: 65 HRC (Rockwell)
- Handle: Ebony (black-brown) with ferrule made from deep black buffalo horn
Care instructions: As with all high-quality Japanese knives, these handmade knives should never be placed in the dishwasher. For optimal longevity, clean and dry the knife immediately after use.
