Masakage Kiri Damascus Nakiri 165 mm
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Overview
The Masakage Kiri Damascus Nakiri 165 mm is your precision vegetable prep powerhouse. Forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen and hand-sharpened by Takayuki Shibata, it features a 49-layer stainless Damascus cladding that evokes drifting kiri (“fog”) while protecting a VG-10 core hardened to ~HRC 60-62. A tall 58 mm blade height and ultra-thin grind let this nakiri sail through onions, carrots, and herbs with near-zero resistance, while the stainless construction makes maintenance stress-free for pros and home cooks alike.
Common Questions
Q: Is a nakiri only for vegetables?
A: Primarily, yes—it excels at push-cutting and chopping produce. But thanks to its fine tip and flat edge, it can handle boneless proteins and herb mincing with ease.
Q: How rust-resistant is the VG-10 steel?
A: VG-10 is stainless, so it shrugs off stains and oxidation. Just hand-wash, dry, and you’re good.
Q: Do I need special stones to sharpen it?
A: A standard waterstone progression (1 k / 3 k) works great. The 50/50 edge makes sharpening straightforward even for beginners.
Specifications
- Core Steel: VG-10 stainless
- Cladding Type: 49-layer stainless Damascus
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Overall Length: 302 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): 2.4 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): 2.0 mm
- Blade Height: 58 mm
- Weight: 183 g
- Handle Material: Magnolia oval w/ red pakkawood ferrule
- Hardness (HRC): 60-62
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US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
