SHIUN 6701 — Japanese Nakiri Knife Made of Three-Ply Steel with a 175 mm Blade. Kanetsugu, Japan

The Kanetsugu SHIUN 6701 nakiri knife has a thin, lightweight blade, sharp enough to easily cut vegetables. Nakiri is less commonly used in Western cuisine, but is more common in Eastern cuisine due to the need to carefully dice or thinly slice vegetables without crushing them (if the knife is dull).

The Kanetsugu SHIUN 6701 nakiri blade is made of proven corrosion-resistant VG 10 (Takefu Special Steel) with an authentic Japanese Tsuchime forged finish.

A master craftsman is responsible for every stage of blade processing at the Kanetsugu factory, meticulously completing every step, from polishing and sharpening the blade to installing the handle.

This teamwork results in the creation of reliable, affordable, and highly effective knives.

The Kanetsugu SHIUN 6701 nakiri knife features a lightweight, classic octagonal Japanese oak handle, known as a "Wa handle," which shifts the knife's balance to the blade. While this may feel unusual to some, this design allows the knife to do some of the work itself and will become comfortable once you get used to it.

Overall, the Kanetsugu SHIUN 6501 knife combines significant handcrafting with the use of precision metalworking and woodworking machines, ensuring superior results and adherence to strict quality standards.