Vintage Seki Kanemasa Nakiri Knife 160mm Carbon Steel 2038

Experience the Precision of a Vintage Seki Kanemasa Nakiri - 160mm of Japanese Carbon Steel Built for the Vegetable Kitchen

The Specs

• Brand: Seki Kanemasa
• Style: Nakiri (vegetable knife)
• Blade Length: 160mm
• Overall Length: 280mm
• Blade Thickness: 0.1mm
• Steel: Carbon steel, 58 HRC
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Wood (traditional Japanese style)
• Weight: 119g
• Origin: Japan (Seki City)
• Condition: Pre-owned, vintage
• SKU: 2038

Why This Knife Works

Seki Kanemasa is one of the enduring names from Seki City - Japan's knife-making capital - and this vintage nakiri is a quiet demonstration of why that tradition has lasted. The nakiri is Japan's dedicated vegetable knife, its flat rectangular blade designed for the clean, push-cut technique that slices through vegetables without the rocking motion of a Western chef's knife. At just 0.1mm behind the edge, this is an exceptionally thin grind - capable of paper-thin slices and precision prep that thicker blades simply cannot match. The carbon steel hardens to 58 HRC, taking a keener, more responsive edge than stainless and rewarding regular whetstone maintenance with exceptional sharpness. The traditional wood handle sits comfortably in the hand for extended prep sessions. A vintage Seki Kanemasa nakiri in this condition is a genuine find for any serious cook.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing - carbon steel will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil to the blade after drying to prevent oxidation
• Hone regularly on a fine honing rod to maintain the edge
• Sharpen on a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to regular sharpening
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer