Shun Premier Nakiri Knife 14.5cm

Experience the Blade Purpose-Built for Plant-Based Prep

The Shun Premier Nakiri Knife 14.5cm is the Japanese vegetable cleaver that home cooks and professional chefs reach for every time they're working through a pile of produce - its flat, rectangular blade making full contact with the board on every stroke for clean, precise cuts with zero rocking required.

The Specs

• Steel: Proprietary VG-MAX cutting core, 32-layer Damascus stainless steel cladding (each side)
• Edge: Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel (32° inclusive)
• Finish: Hammered tsuchime finish for reduced drag and food release
• Blade length: 14.5cm (5.75 in.)
• Handle: Contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® with embossed end cap
• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan

Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Steel

Each Shun Premier knife takes at least 100 handcrafted steps to complete. The VG-MAX steel core is clad in layers of Damascus stainless steel - and near the edge, where the steels meet, an undulating line forms that echoes the hamon of a traditionally tempered samurai sword. The hammered tsuchime finish creates a series of hollow-ground cavities along the blade that reduce drag and help vegetables release cleanly. The Nakiri's flat blade profile is designed for the straight up-and-down chopping motion - no rocking, no wedging, just clean cuts through cabbage, cucumber, carrot, and everything in between. The contoured walnut-coloured PakkaWood® handle nestles comfortably in the hand, while the embossed end cap adds balance and a premium finish.

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