Tojiro Zen Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)

MSRP: $160.00

Steel Type: Cobalt clad with Molybdenum and Vanadium

Blade Length: 165mm

Handle: Chestnut Wood (Fire Treated Surface) + Polypropylene Resin Collar

Edging: 50/50 Double Bevel

We personally recommend this knife as a must-have for any kitchen. The Tojiro Nakiri knives make a world of difference in the kitchen, and it’s one of our best sellers.

The Tojiro Zen Nakiri originated within the Tang dynasty in 600 AD. Your best option for cutting and slicing all vegetables while also being used for scooping. This would be an excellent compliment to any chef knife.

The Tojiro Zen Nakiri (also referred to as a Vegetable knife) is built for home chefs and professionals. The Tojiro Zen knives have been a rising star for home chefs and professionals alike. They are expertly crafted in Japan using cobalt clad molybdenum and vanadium steel.

Incredible for cutting and slicing vegetables. The Tojiro Zen Nakiri’s high quality, denser metals and hand-crafted construction allow for the blade to be slimmed down. The lighter blade is more precise, easier to handle, and maintains its razor-sharp edge longer than mass produced factory knives.

You can enjoy a classic look and feel from the heart of Japan. The beautiful engraved blade and chestnut wood handle bring beauty to any kitchen. The wood is dark, and the traditional practice of fire treatment leaves it with a unique, rich color.

Trusted Tojiro quality. The factories that Tojiro operates previously manufactured the legendary samurai swords in Japan before their construction was outlawed after World War II. Tojiro has been manufacturing and selling knives since 1955, and their region has been manufacturing items such as knives, flies, pipes, copperware, and cutlery since the 1600s.