Tsunehisa G3 Nashiji Purple Nakiri 170mm - Made in Japan

Experience Ginsan stainless steel in the Japanese vegetable knife - in bold purple.

The Specs

• Steel: G3 Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless - San Mai, roll forged
• Cladding: Stainless steel
• Hardness: 60 HRC
• Finish: Nashiji (pear-skin) - reduces drag and food sticking
• Blade length: 170mm
• Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel, flat edge profile
• Handle: Purple pakkawood (Western Yo style)
• Origin: Tosa, Japan

The Nakiri

The Tsunehisa G3 Nashiji Purple Nakiri is purpose-built for vegetables. The flat blade profile makes full contact with the cutting board on every stroke - no curved belly, no rocking, no uncut bits left behind. It excels at push-cut and pull-cut styles, slicing cleanly through cabbage, carrots, onions, and leafy greens with a precision that a gyuto or santoku can't replicate. G3 Ginsan steel is made by Hitachi Metals - a stainless steel with the fine grain structure, edge formation, and sharpening feel of classic white carbon steel. The nashiji pear-skin finish reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. The vibrant purple pakkawood handle makes it as striking on the bench as it is precise on the board. Made in Tosa, Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after each use
• Hone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones - sharpens easily like carbon steel
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block - avoid loose drawers