Kazan V1 Nakiri 165mm (6.5")

Description. Made in Tosa, Japan from V1 steel, a stainless steel similar to VG10. The V1 knives are tough and hold a great edge, while being easy to sharpen.. Hand sharpened and handled from durable pakkawood, Kazan is made exclusively for Chubo.. Why we love it: This knife is the perfect workhorse and at a price point that makes for a great introduction to Japanese knives.. About this shape. Nakiri knives are the double edged Western style equivalent of a single-edged Japanese usuba knife. Thanks to their straight blade, nakiri are ideal for julienne, brunoise allumette an other precision knife cuts for vegetables. Also a great tool for cutting into very hard skinned produce like pumpkins and squash.. Specifications. Handle material. Pakkawood. Blade length. 165 mm (6.4"). Thickness at spine. 1.8 mm. Thickness at tip. 1.2 mm. Hardness (Rockwell scale). - Edge / Bevel. Double (50/50). Blade height heel to spine. 45mm. Use & Care. Handwash in warm water and towel dry. Do not cut frozen foods. Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives