Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 180mm Kurouchi Tsuchime - Full Jatiwood Handle

Experience Indonesian Blacksmithing in a Kurouchi Tsuchime Nakiri

The Kitchen Knives ID Nakiri 180mm Kurouchi Tsuchime is hand-forged in Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. High-carbon steel, hardened to approximately 60 HRC, with a kurouchi tsuchime (hammered) finish and a full jatiwood oval handle. Saya included. A bold, characterful vegetable knife built using traditional techniques by local Indonesian blacksmiths.

The Specs

• Steel: High-carbon steel
• Hardness: Approximately 60 HRC
• Finish: Kurouchi tsuchime (hammered)
• Blade length: 180mm
• Blade height: 53mm
• Spine thickness: 2mm
• Handle: Full jatiwood, oval, 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 tsuchime finish combines the raw blacksmith's finish with hand-hammered dimples across the blade - reducing drag and preventing food from sticking while adding striking visual texture. The nakiri's flat rectangular blade is purpose-built for vegetables, with a tall 53mm blade height for full knuckle clearance. The full jatiwood oval 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