Shun Dual Core Nakiri Knife 16.5cm

Experience the Most Advanced Steel Shun Has Ever Put Into a Nakiri

The Shun Dual Core Nakiri Knife 16.5cm is built for cooks who demand the absolute finest edge for vegetable prep - its flat, rectangular blade making full contact with the board on every stroke, powered by a revolutionary VG0010 dual-core steel that delivers unmatched sharpness and edge retention.

The Specs

• Steel: VG0010 dual-core Damascus - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel
• Layers: 71 alternating micro-layers of Damascus cladding
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Blade length: 16.5cm (6.5 in.)
• Handle: D-shaped ebony PakkaWood®
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Dual Core. Double the Performance.

Most knives have a single steel core. The Shun Dual Core has two - alternating layers of VG10 and VG2 high-carbon stainless steel, folded together into 71 micro-layers of Damascus cladding. The result is a blade where both steels reach the cutting edge simultaneously, combining VG10's exceptional hardness with VG2's flexibility and corrosion resistance. The flowing Damascus pattern is not just beautiful - it's structural. The Nakiri's flat blade profile is designed for the straight up-and-down chopping motion, delivering clean cuts through cabbage, cucumber, carrot, and everything in between with zero rocking and zero wedging.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a Shun honing steel to maintain the 16° edge
• Sharpen with a whetstone or professional sharpening service when needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the blade