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Vegetable Knife (Nakiri & Usuba)

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Hitohira Imojiya TH Stainless Steel Nakiri 160mm Ebony
3 in stock
$160.00
Hitohira Tanaka Ren Shirogami #2 Nakiri 180mm Ebony
4 in stock
$425.00
$270.00
Nakiri Shirogami #2 165 mm — vue d'ensemble, finition kurouchi et manche magnolia
Nakiri Shirogami #2 — détail du corps de lame, contraste kurouchi et biseau poli
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$190.00

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Couteau japonais nakiri en SG2, finition kurouchi et tsuchime, manche occidental en bois foncé — vue complète de profil
Couteau japonais nakiri SG2 — gros plan sur la lame, finition kurouchi avec texture tsuchime martelée et biseau poli
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$210.00
Morihei usuba 180 mm — vue complète, couteau japonais à légumes professionnel
Morihei usuba 180 mm — profil droit de la lame, couteau japonais
3 in stock
$190.00
Couteau japonais nakiri SG2 — vue complète, manche yo vert et lame kurouchi tsuchime
Couteau japonais nakiri SG2 — profil de lame, finition kurouchi et biseau poli
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Couteau japonais Usuba 165 mm en acier Kamagata avec manche en peuplier léger et confortable
Couteau japonais Usuba Yoshitomo avec lame en acier Kamagata et manche en peuplier
2 in stock
$180.00
$350.00
$490.00
$210.00
$330.00
$555.00
$215.00
What is the difference between a Nakiri knife and an Usuba knife?

The Nakiri has a double-beveled blade (symmetrical edge), making it suitable for both right- and left-handed users. It is ideal for everyday use, with a smooth up-and-down motion. The Usuba, often with a single-sided edge (kataba), requires more technique, but allows for extremely precise cuts and refined presentations, particularly in traditional Japanese cuisine.

How to maintain a Japanese vegetable knife?

To maintain the sharpness of your Nakiri or Usuba, it is recommended to sharpen it regularly with a water stone. Wash it by hand with warm water, without harsh detergents, then dry it immediately to prevent oxidation. Avoid contact with the dishwasher or hard surfaces such as ceramic.

Can you use a Nakiri or Usuba for anything other than vegetables?

Yes, there's nothing stopping you from using a Nakiri or Usuba to cut fruit, herbs, or other soft foods. The blade is often made of the same steel as other Japanese knives like the Gyuto. That said, their geometry—straight blade and soft tip—is not optimal for cuts requiring rocking motions or precision work with the tip. For these tasks, a knife like the Gyuto or Petty will be more suitable.

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