Tsunehisa Shirogami Nashiji Tsuchime Nakiri
R2,450.00
Tsunehisa
Tsunehisa sources high-quality kitchen knives from various knife manufacturers across Japan, such as Seki, Sakai, and Tosa Region.
Shirogami 2/Stainless Clad
The knife is forged from Shirogami/White Carbon Steel. The Shirogami core steel is cladded in Stainless steel, making it much easier to maintain. The Stainless cladding around the Shirogami Carbon core steel will not Patina. The exposed Shirogami carbon steel cutting edge will need to be maintained, washed and dried correctly.
Shirogami is one of the purest types of carbon steel you can get; it has minimal impurities and a very fine grain structure. As a result, Shirogami is, in our opinion, one of the easiest steels to sharpen, and you can sharpen Shirogami to a crazy sharpness level.
Make sure to wash and dry your knives properly after use. We like to use paper towels to dry our carbon steel knives as this absorbs the most moisture. Over time, the blade will develop a Patina. This oxidation will usually be grey to dark grey, protecting your knife from harmful Rust. The knife will slowly start building its character.
Most Japanese knives are made with a much harder steel than their Western counterparts. Harder steel can be sharpened much sharper and hold an edge for long periods. Never cut through bones, frozen foods, butternut stems, lemongrass, etc. This can result in a chipped blade. Hard steel is much more delicate than softer steel.
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Nakiri
Nakiri Knife (菜切り包丁 – pronounced: Nakiri Bōchō) literally translated from Japanese means ‘knife for cutting greens’ or ‘leaf-cutter’. Most Japanese households make use of the Nakiri and in general, it is loved by vegetarians.
The Nakiri’s broad rectangular blade allows for quick and efficient chopping, dicing and mincing of large vegetables. The height of the blade also allows cutting through harder root vegetables with a straight down chopping motion. The Nakiri may also be turned upside down to use the spine of the blade to scrape ingredients across the chopping board without damaging the blade. The blade profile with its straight, flat edge works best when using an up and down chopping motion.
The Nakiri knife has a long, thin, and rectangular-shaped blade with a straight edge, and a flat, blunt tip. The Nakiri’s shape can be mistaken for a cleaver but be warned that it is not made for heavy-duty work like cutting bones or frozen foods. The thinness of the blade also ensures that delicate vegetables can be cleanly cut without ripping the skin, and helps to achieve crisp edges on each slice.
Best for: Vegetables
Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: Specialist – Easy to use but applies to specific food types
| Dimensions | 0.45 × 0.12 × 0.09 cm |
|---|---|
| Blade Length |
165mm |
| Knife Total Length |
305mm |
| Weight |
153g |
| Blade Height |
50mm |
| Edge |
50/50 |
| Handle |
Cherrywood with pakka ferrule |
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