A Japanese-style square-tip knife that is great for chopping meat, root vegetables and big prep jobs. Popular alternative to the Santoku. You can recognise a Nakiri by its rectangular blade. The tip of the knife is slightly rounded to make sure you can also quickly cut vegetables from an angle. This is, without a doubt, the knife you use to finely cut carrots, cucumber, cabbage and any other types of vegetables. Honbazuke honed symmetrical edge for exceptional sharpness, knife angle around 10 degrees per side Three-part traditional construction FRIODUR ice-hardened blade for exceptional durability of the cutting edge and corrosion resistance. Ergonomic Pakka wood handle for perfect balance, outstanding comfort and fatigue-free cutting, with concealed tang Half bolster which provides a seamless transition between the handle and blade. Hand wash only Blade core made of FC61 steel embedded in 48 layers of steel, Made in Seki, Japan The Miyabi brand, with its statement "The Beauty of Sharpness", reflects values that are particularly highly prized in Japanese culture. The brand is synonymous with purity, grace and elegance. Miyabi knives combine beauty and exceptional sharpness. They are thus manufactured in the tradition of the ancient masters, who once produced the finest Japanese swords. Miyabi knives are authentic. They are designed by the Japanese and manufactured in ZWILLING's own factories in Japan.