Culinary S-Grind Nakiri

This Nakiri is the dream knife for cutting vegetables, due to the very precise geometry of the S grind. The blade has a convex ground primary bevel and then has two hollow grinds running the length of the bevel (one on each side) to reduce the surface area above the blade road so there is less blade for the food to stick to. This causes an air pocket behind the food slice so it can fall right off without sticking.

Another benefit found in convex grinds is the ease of cutting, or in other words, minimizing wedging in harder food items like carrots or butternut squash. Full flat grinds tend to wedge and then crack the food apart, and you can definitely hear, feel and see this in action. By purposefully providing relief to the initial cutting edge, convex and s-grinds allow the blade to keep cutting all the way through the food — it almost drops or accelerates through without any effort.

The blade has a fully forged one piece integral bolster with a comfortable pinch grip fuller groove right where you grab the bolster. This convex shape blends into the handle for a very comfortable, solid grip. The handle is a dark desert ironwood burl from Arizona with very tight grain. The hidden tang is bulky and solid and goes about 3/4 of the length of the handle, to ensure multiple lifetimes of use with proper care.

Materials

• Blade: Hand-forged, S-grind with integral bolster
• Handle: Desert ironwood burl from Arizona, hidden tang

Dimensions

Each piece is hand forged and one of a kind.

• Overall length: 11.75"
• Blade length: 6.5"
• Blade height: 2.4"
• Spine thickness at bolster: .125"
• Spine thickness at end: .085"
• Weight: 10.2 oz (290 g)

Care

Hand wash and dry immediately — high carbon steel will rust if left wet. Wipe with a light coat of oil before storing, and never put it in the dishwasher. Hone often and use a wood or plastic cutting board.

Protect your blade and handle: Our handmade Skillet Seasoning Wax, made with beeswax from the hives on our farm and cold-pressed avocado and coconut oil, conditions high carbon steel to prevent rust and keeps wooden handles from drying out or splitting. Completely non-toxic and food safe.