Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 150mm Kurouchi - Jatiwood Handle

Experience Indonesian Blacksmithing in a Kurouchi Nakiri

The Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 150mm Kurouchi is hand-forged in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. High-carbon steel, hardened to approximately 60 HRC, with a kurouchi finish and a jatiwood octagonal handle. Saya included. A compact, characterful vegetable knife built using traditional techniques by local Indonesian blacksmiths.

The Specs

• Steel: High-carbon steel
• Hardness: Approximately 60 HRC
• Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)
• Blade length: 150mm
• Blade height: 54mm
• Spine thickness: 1.8mm, tapered to 1mm
• Handle: Jatiwood, octagonal WA style, 135mm
• Saya: Included
• Origin: Magetan, East Java, Indonesia

The Kitchen Knives ID Difference

Kitchen Knives ID is a Magetan-based knife platform founded by Omar - a knife maker who works alongside local blacksmiths and craftsmen in East Java to produce handmade knives using traditional forging techniques. The platform also supports and showcases other experienced Indonesian knife makers, making each knife a genuine product of local craft tradition. The kurouchi finish is left intact from the forge, giving the blade a raw, honest character and offering slightly better rust resistance than a fully polished carbon blade. The nakiri's flat rectangular blade is purpose-built for vegetables, with a tall 54mm blade height for full knuckle clearance. At 150mm, this is a nimble, compact nakiri well suited to home kitchens and smaller prep spaces. The jatiwood octagonal handle is warm, grippy, and distinctly Indonesian.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use - high-carbon steel will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
• Expect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective
• Do not cut frozen food or bones - the edge will chip
• Sharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge
• Store in the included saya when not in use