Vintage Kumpei Nakiri Knife 180mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle Buffalo Horn 2229

Experience Echizen Vegetable Mastery in a Vintage Kumpei Nakiri

Stamped with 訓平作 (Kunpei-saku), this vintage nakiri comes from the Masutani Hamono workshop in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture - a region with 700 years of hand-forged cutlery heritage. The Kunpei line is known for out-of-the-box sharpness, flawless grinds, and exceptional value - qualities that made it a favourite in professional Japanese kitchens.

• Steel: High-carbon steel
• Blade length: 180mm
• Blade style: Nakiri (double bevel, vegetable knife)
• Handle: Wood with buffalo horn collar
• Origin: Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind
• SKU: VTG-KUMPEI-NAKIRI-180-2229

The nakiri's flat, rectangular blade is engineered for push-cutting vegetables with zero rocking - ideal for julienne, brunoise, and clean cross-cuts through root vegetables and leafy greens alike. Forged within the Takefu Knife Village collective by fourth-generation smith Kunio Masutani, this blade carries a lineage that traces back to samurai-era katana forging. A rare find for the serious collector or working chef.

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a fine whetstone
• Sharpen on a Japanese water stone (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll