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Wakui Nashiji Nakiri 165mm Japanese Kitchen Knife - BRAND NEW

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  •  Italy
  • $314.00

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Posted on 2026-04-28

Product description

Up for sale is a stunning handcrafted Nakiri knife made by the talented blacksmith Toshihiro Wakui in Sanjo, Japan.
Wakui, a former apprentice at the prestigious Yoshikane Hamono, is renowned for his incredible grinds and precision craftsmanship.

This Nakiri (vegetable knife) features a rustic and elegant 'Nashiji' (pear skin) finish.
The blade core is made of White Paper Steel #2 (Shirogami), famous for its ability to take a razor-sharp edge,
clad in stainless steel to make maintenance easier while protecting the reactive core.

The knife is BRAND NEW, never used, and comes in its original packaging. Perfect for professional chefs and home cooks seeking authentic Japanese performance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand / Blacksmith: Wakui
- Origin: Sanjo, Japan
- Knife Type: Nakiri (Vegetable knife)
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 317 mm
- Weight: 161 g
- Core Steel: White Steel #2 (Shirogami)
- Cladding: Stainless Steel (Nashiji finish)
- Hardness: 62 - 63 HRC
- Grind: 50/50 (Symmetrical)
- Handle: Octagonal Chestnut & Water Buffalo Horn
- Spine Thickness: 3 mm at heel / 0.35 mm at tip
- Blade Height: 53 mm at heel

Note on measurements: Please consider the provided measurements as approximate. As this is a handcrafted item, small variations in weight, length, and thickness are normal and part of the artisanal nature of the knife.

Condition

  • Unused (new item)

In original packaging?

  • Yes

Country of manufacture

  • Japan

Brand/Blacksmith

  • Other

Blade shape

  • Nakiri

Blade length (mm)

165

Product weight (g)

161

Steel category

  • Carbon steel

Steel type

  • Shirogami #2

Steel hardness (HRC)

  • 63

Handle material

  • Natural (wood)

Seller's return policy

  • No returns (5-day Buyer Protection Return Policy for Eligible returns still applies)

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