Tsunehisa SW Washiji Nakiri Knife 170mm Buffalo Horn Magnolia Handle

Experience the Precision of the Tsunehisa SW Washiji Nakiri - Swedish Steel Purity in a Japanese Vegetable Knife.

• Steel: Swedish 19C27 stainless steel core, stainless clad, San Mai
• Finish: Washiji (stepped grind, reduces food sticking)
• Blade length: 170mm
• Blade height: 46mm
• Overall length: 300mm
• Spine thickness: 1.8mm
• Handle: Octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn collar
• Weight: 145g
• Origin: Japan

Swedish 19C27 is prized in Japanese knife-making for its exceptional purity and fine grain structure - a high-carbon stainless steel that takes a keener, more refined edge than most stainless alloys. The washiji stepped grind reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the blade face, making it ideal for high-volume vegetable prep. The nakiri's flat profile is designed for push-cutting cleanly through vegetables without the rocking motion of a Western chef's knife. The octagonal magnolia handle with buffalo horn collar is a traditional Japanese combination - lightweight, well-balanced, and beautiful in the hand. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block