Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 165mm Kurouchi - Gold Amboyna Burl & Rosewood Handle with Brass Spacer

Experience Indonesian Blacksmithing in a Kurouchi Nakiri

The Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 165mm Kurouchi is hand-forged in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. High-carbon steel, hardened to 60-62 HRC, with a kurouchi finish and a golden amboyna burl and rosewood octagonal handle with brass spacer. Saya included. A premium, characterful vegetable knife built using traditional techniques by local Indonesian blacksmiths.

The Specs

• Steel: High-carbon steel
• Hardness: 60-62 HRC
• Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade height: 60mm
• Spine thickness: 2mm
• Handle: Golden amboyna burl and rosewood, octagonal WA style, brass spacer, 140mm
• 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. The nakiri's flat rectangular blade is purpose-built for vegetables, with a tall 60mm blade height for full knuckle clearance. The golden amboyna burl and rosewood handle with brass spacer elevates this nakiri into premium territory - each handle unique due to the natural figuring of the burl wood.

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