Nakiri Knife 17.3cm, METEORA - SAMURA®

This Nakiri knife from METEORA series of Samura®, it is used for cutting vegetables mainly and thanks to its light weight, it is comfortable in everyday use. The word Nakiri ("vegetable chopper") comes from the Japanese words "Na" and "Kiri" which means vegetable and chopper, respectively. Its blade, particularly sharp, has a vertical nose and its characteristic shape, reminiscent of a chopper. With this knife you can easily and quickly cut your herbs and cut with just one move, small and large vegetables, such as tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini etc. 

Forged by hand from individual pieces of steel, METEORA knives are uniquely hammered to reflect the hostility of outer space. Their extra-terrestrial aesthetic makes them perfect for the cooking enthusiast who likes to stand out. METEORA knives are optimally balanced and undergo Convex sharpening so they will cut through anything. Embodying Samura’s hallmark blend of performance and panache, the METEORA series is sure to have a major impact in your kitchen. For the proper maintenance of the knife blade, we recommend covering it regularly, with Camellia oil.

Basic Features

• Blade Material:  5-layer VG-10 Hammered Damascus Steel
• Handle Material: Hammered Steel
• Blade Hardness: 60±1  HRC
• Convex Sharpening
• Extremely durable, long lasting
• Blade Length: 18.7 cm
• Overall knife Length: 30.4 cm
• Weight: 219 g