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Nakiri Knife for Cutting Delicate Vegetables - 11-1/2" - Damascus - Unfinished Kit
$82.99
The thin rectangular blade of the Nakiri Knife excels in delicate vegetable chores. The curvature in the blade allows for a smooth rocking action. Now you can make your own custom Nakiri knife with this blank.ZHEN Premium Damascus Knife Kits are forged in Japan utilizing years of...
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The thin rectangular blade of the Nakiri Knife excels in delicate vegetable chores. The curvature in the blade allows for a smooth rocking action. Now you can make your own custom Nakiri knife with this blank.
ZHEN Premium Damascus Knife Kits are forged in Japan utilizing years of knowledge and skill in knife making and technology and then shipped to Taiwan for grinding, sharpening and application of the tang. Each high quality blade is crafted by forge welding 66 layers of steel around a core layer of VG – 10 steel (HRC 60 – 62) so each blank has its own unique surface pattern and razor-sharp edge. Designed with the professional chef in mind, these knife kits are a perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking.
Features:
- Customize your knife blade by choosing from a myriad of woods to make your handle
- Crafted from 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel
- VG – 10 steel core with a Rockwell hardness of 60 - 62
- Maintains an extremely sharp edge for a long period of time
- Overall Length: 11-1/2"
- Blade Length: 6-1/4"
- Blade Materials: Japanese Damascus stainless steel / VG-10 stainless steel core
- (1) Knife blade blank
- (3) Rivets
- Knife scale / handle material sold separately.
- Hand wash your blades with gentle dish soap, rinse clean and towel dry immediately.
- Hone your blades with a steel or ceramic rod weekly to keep them sharp. We recommend sharpening your blades with a whetstone at an angle of 15°-20°.
- CAUTION: DO NOT chop bone or use this knife on a hard surface like a glass cutting board, tile, or granite.
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Reviews
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Why put a company logo on a custom kit knife???
I like the size and balance of this blade. However, it drives me crazy that the maker puts their name on a kit for MY custom knife! If I want to put the person’s name or anniversary date on this knife, I have to polish off the Zhen logo, which messes up the Damascus finish. It like buying a piece of special wood with the lumberyards name on it. Zhen, Please consider removing your logo from kit knives, as Katsura and many other companies do!!
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Nakiri and Santoku
Bought both of these for our daily use kitchen. We have a Sushi knife from Japan which cost over $300. These two are just as sharp, well crafted and perfectly balanced. I put mesquite scales on them and had both done in under 2 hours. I put magnets on the side of our knife block so you could appreciate the fine finish of these blades. This is an unbelievable value if you want a professional quality knife.
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Great project
Purchased this knife to give as a Christmas present for my mother who likes good kitchen knives. The blade and finish is very good. I like the balance and feel of the knife and believe it will last for generations.
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Knife is warped
Poorly finished. I expect at least a straight knife blade at this price. The blade was bowed, and the handle comes off from where it attaches to the blade at a several degree angle. Handle was slightly bowed as well. You can straighten the blade with a vice and some spacers, but the handle took a bit of grinding. I ended up having to slightly angle the handle scales so they would match with the bolster.
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Stays razor sharp
Made this knife for my wife as a Mother's Day gift. She uses it for almost everything. Holds a razor sharp edge for a long time. When it does need dressed, I give it a couple passes on the 4000 grit wet sand and it'll take the hair right off. A must for cutting thin slices of thin-skinned vegetables like tomatoes. Glides through like hot butter.
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Nice gift for avid cook.
Very sharp. Place a rag over the blade when shaping underside of handle.
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My favorite knife
I purchased the paring knife about a year ago and it quickly became my favorite knife in the knife drawer. it has now been replaced by the Zhen Nakiri. This knife if super sharp and makes slicing anything very easy, almost effortless. It's an excellent size and has a nice feel in the hand. Perfect for sandwich making, meat slicing, tomato cutting. With a stunning cocobolo handle it has now become my go to utensil and easily the best knife in my kitchen, even compared to knives costing three times as much.
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quality products as always
I purchased to provide for my son, a sou chef. Word of mouth quickly spread and I sold 2 more Knives. The selection of wood scales and ability to customize the handles make this finished tool something that cannot be imitated.
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Very Nice
This is a very good looking knife I am very happy with its look and ballance. A joy to use in the kitchen
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Great finish and design.
Makes a great gift that will be used everyday and should last a lifetime.
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High Quality Knife
This useful kitchen knife is one of the finest that I have seen. Putting an exotic wood handle on it makes the knife an attractive and utilitarian tool for the kitchen.
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Sharp
Sharp and well balanced.
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Sharp
This is a nice blade for the price...well balanced and sharp.
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