Nakiri translates to "leaf cutter". The specialty of this type of knife is vegetable cutting. Its straight profile and blade height encourage a "push-cut" motion, lifting the blade between each cutting motion. The Nakiri is perfect for slicing cabbage, julienning vegetables or rough-cutting vegetables for soups.
The Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.
As a stainless nakiri knife 180mm, the KH brings a practical advantage for cooks who prefer low-maintenance care — stainless steel resists corrosion and requires no special drying routine after use. This makes it a reliable daily companion without sacrificing the flat-profile geometry and blade height that define the format. For anyone seeking a dependable stainless Japanese vegetable knife to handle high-volume prep, the KH delivers consistent performance with minimal upkeep.