Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Nakiri Vegetable Knife 6.5" (165mm)
SKU:
- 60 HRC
- Yes
- Optional Nuri Lacquered Saya
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel resists rust and staining from moisture and acidic foods, making it easy to maintain with routine care.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Nakiri (Vegetable Knife)
- Primary Use
- Vegetable cutting
- Blade Metal
- VG-10 Steel
- Construction
- Multi-Layer Damascus (16-Layer)
- Blade Hardness
- 60 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Hammered Damascus
- Stain Resistant
- Yes
Handle
- Handle Material
- Mahogany
- Handle Shape
- Western Style
- Bolster Material
- Stainless Steel
- Tang Type
- Half Tang
Product Details
Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has become a perennial best-seller, blending performance, beauty, and extraordinary value into every blade.
One of the most sought-after knives and fast becoming an essential companion to the popular chef's knife is the traditional Japanese vegetable knife known as the Nakiri. Reminiscent of a small cleaver, this knife is revered for its ability to chop through root vegetables and thinly slice delicate tomatoes. Whether you're prepping greens for a salad or chopping vegetables for a main dish, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
This knife is complemented with a premium Western-style handcrafted mahogany handle that extends to the full tang of the knife. Certified for use in commercial kitchens, it is ergonomically designed to fit seamlessly in the hand for comfortable and precise cutting. The hammered texture of the blade reduces friction, preventing food from sticking and enhancing cutting efficiency. Each knife is handcrafted by master artisans, ensuring a unique one-of-a-kind work of art that delivers outstanding performance and lasting durability.
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.