Discover the WÜSTHOF Classic Nakiri, a versatile Japanese vegetable knife. Its sharp, 17cm hollow-edged blade is perfect for cutting, dicing, and chopping, preventing food from sticking.
Features
- Hollow-edged 17cm blade: Reduces food sticking to the blade as you cut.
- Japanese vegetable knife design: Genuinely versatile for cutting, dicing and chopping.
- Forged in Solingen, Germany: Over 200 years of knife-making expertise in every blade.
- Precision sharpened edge: Stays sharper for longer, reducing the need for resharpening.
Specifications
- Blade length: 17cm
- Blade width: 4.72cm
- Handle length: 11.2cm
- Material: Premium Forged Steel
- Manufactured in: Solingen, Germany
- Production method: Forged
- Rockwell hardness: 58 HRC
- Guarantee: Limited Lifetime
Care
- Washing: Wash by hand and immediately towel-dry. Avoid using abrasive sponges or leaving your knife soaking in the sink.
- Storage: Safely store your knife using a storage solution.
- Chopping boards: Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as metal, glass or hardwoods like bamboo.
- Maintenance: Regular honing is essential to keep your knife performing at its best. Sharpen as needed using a whetstone, sharpening steel, or hand-held knife sharpener.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: No, handwash and dry immediately, since dishwashers can blunt and chip the blade over time.
Q: What's it best used for?
A: Cutting, dicing and chopping vegetables and fruit, with a design that helps prevent food sticking.
Q: What makes it a nakiri specifically?
A: Its straight, flat-edged blade is designed for a clean, vertical chopping motion, distinct from the curved rocking action of a chef's knife.