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Tojiro Nakiri DP Hammered 170mm (6.7") is a new budget superstar from the hands Tojiro's blacksmiths. Tojiro's secret recipe of hardening VG-10 steel doesn't disappoint with their new line of hammered kuro-uchi knives either. The knife is very sharp out-of-the-box and is ready to make some (precise) damage to the all the veggies you're about to prepare. Nakiri blade shape is a traditional Japanese knife shape, designed for the task of cutting vegetables. A knife that will be appreciated in the hands of a prep cook with mountains of veggies to prepare every day. Recently, many nakiris find their way into home kitchens - it's a perfect knife for vegetarians and veggie lovers. Chop away!
The VG-10 core, clad into a layer of softer stainless steel, is hardened to 60 HRC. Not a super hard knife, but this also means it is not a very sensitive blade, so you'll get a good ratio of edge retention and not needing to worry about chipping the blade very easily. The looks on Tojiro's new line is simply stunning - you'll marvel at the beautiful hammer dents on the top of the knife which were left unpolished to give the knife the kuro-uchi finish. Hammer dents also have a function, they help with the food release.
Tojiro fitted a traditional Japanese D-shaped-handle made of magnolia wood with a plastic ferrule. Nothing fancy here, but does the job just fine and keeps the overall weight of the knife low.
About Tojiro:
Tojiro is one of the top 5 largest Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives for a reasonable price. Tojiro's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication for constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes Tojiro's knives a must-have in any kitchen. Tojiro's main focus? Sharpness!
A big bonus is their great team which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊
Specifications:
| Blade shape: | Nakiri |
| Steel type: | VG-10 |
| Hardness (HRC scale): | 60 |
| Overall length: | 302mm (11.9") |
| Blade length: | 165mm (6.5") |
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Blade height:
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51mm (2.0") |
| Spine thickness: | 2.3mm (0.09") |
| Weight: | 156g (5.5 oz) |
| Handle length: | 132mm (5.2") |
| Handle type / wood: | Japanese / Magnolia |
| Blacksmith: | Tojiro |
Use & Care:
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Use a sharpening stone (not a honing steel!) to sharpen your knife
- Do not cut frozen foods and meat bones
- Do not put the knife in a dishwasher
- Read our comprehensive guide on proper Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
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