Mikazuki - VG1 Nakiri Knife 160mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: VG1 stainless steel core, soft stainless clad
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double bevel
Blade Length: 160mm
Full Length: 290mm
Blade Height (Heel): 45mm
Spine Thickness(Heel): 2mm
Handle: Mahogany handle
Weight: 170g

Saya (sheath) for this Nakiri Knife 160mm

Type of knife:
Nakiri knife means "cutting vegetables" in Japanese and is well designed for this purpose. Nakiri has a very thin & almost straight blade which can cut foods evenly from heel to tip so it is easy to chop vegetables. Before Santoku knives become popular, Nakiri was generally used as a common kitchen knife for home cooks in Japan.

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
VG1 is a popular Japanese Stainless Steel designed by Takefu Special Steel Co. Ltd in Fukui. It is very similar to VG10 stainless steel and It has strong corrosion/rust resistance, excellent edge sharpness and edge retention. It is reasonably priced and easy to maintain and sharpen. 

 
Use and Care:
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.