Izumi Ichiago - Nakiri knife is a Japanese nakiri designed for vegetable preparation: clean, even, and fast cutting on the board. Its design, signed by knifemaker and technical author Ernst Siebeneicher-Hellwig, is inspired by classic Japanese shapes while being adapted to European requirements, for efficient modern cooking.

Izumi Ichiago - Nakiri knife

The 18.5 cm blade in high-carbon Japanese stainless steel benefits from an optimized blend of chromium and carbon: excellent rust resistance, solid hardness, and good sharpenability. With a total length of 32 cm, a thickness of 2.5 mm, and a weight of 270 g, this nakiri maintains excellent stability to guide cuts without forcing, ideal for slicing, chopping, and preparing large volumes of vegetables. The Tecaran handle provides a secure and comfortable grip, pleasant during long preparation sessions. Made in Japan, it is a robust and precise knife designed for demanding enthusiasts as well as professionals.

The nakiri is a Japanese knife made for vegetables.
Thanks to its straight blade, it cuts with a vertical motion (top → bottom) and delivers clean slices without crushing, ideal for slicing, fine cutting (julienne/brunoise), and chopping herbs.

It is not suitable for bones or very hard or thick foods: its specialty is precision with vegetables.

• Knife type: Nakiri.Blade length: 18,5 cm.
• Handle length: 13,5 cm.
• Total length: 32 cm.
• Blade material: High-carbon Japanese stainless steel.
• Handle material: Tecaran.
• Weight: 270 g.
• Blade hardness (HRC): Not specified.
• Country of manufacture: Japan.

• Hand wash immediately after use (do not put in the dishwasher).
• Dry quickly after use.
• Use a suitable cutting surface: preferably a wooden or food-grade plastic cutting board.