A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (top view)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (bolster view)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (handle detail)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (front detail view)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (blade detail)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (top view 2)

A Japanese Nakiri knife Crafted in Aus10 (in a box)

Japanese vegetable Knife Nakiri, light color wooden handle made with AUS-10 steel. Size indication

Nakiri AUS-10 | Vegetable knife | 160 mm (6.3 in)

Name: Nakiri AUS-10 | Vegetable knife | 160 mm (6.3 in)
Brand: TSUKUSHI
SKU: SA-B1010-10
Price: 33000 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥33,000

The AUS-10 Nakiri Japanese knife, a vegetable knife from the renowned cutlery city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture, is tailored for chopping vegetables.
Unlike standard knives, it features a straight edge and a broad surface, allowing for easy cutting without crushing the vegetables, ensuring clean cuts every time.

Handmade

Made in Japan

Usage

This knife is designed for precision vegetable cutting.
With a large blade area, even pressure distribution is guaranteed. Whether you’re right-handed or left-handed, this double-edged knife suits everyone.
Its laminated structure, featuring distinct layers, creates a truly unique cutting tool.

Key Features

Tsuchime hammered texture creates tiny air pockets that prevent food from sticking to the blade.
Razor-Sharp AUS-10 Steel: Surgical precision for effortless slicing.
Wide Blade, Clean Cuts: Avoids crushing vegetables, perfect for precision chopping.
Unique Handcrafted Design: Each knife a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Octagonal handle crafted from Magnolia wood for an enhanced grip, even when hands are wet.

Product Details

Total length: 310mm (12.2")
Blade length: 160mm (6.3")
Weight: 139.g (4.9oz)
Blade structure: Double-edged laminated structure.
Blade material: 10A (AUS-10 stainless steel)
Handle material and color: Octagonal buffalo muzzle + ho wood.

100% made-in-Japan product, crafted with integrity and ethical labor practices.

Care Guide

Handwash only
Avoid metal scrubs and harsh detergents.
Do not cut hard foods like bones and frozen items to protect the blade from chipping.

Nakiri AUS-10 | Vegetable knife | 160 mm (6.3 in)

¥33,000

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