Jikko Mahogany Tsuchime Japanese Nakiri Knife 16cm Damascus Steel Blade

If you are a fan of authentic Japanese cutlery, you can’t leave our website without having looked at the Jikko knives avaialble on our site. If you never heard about them before, we are are sure that once you get one in your hands, the brand Jikko will become unforgettable for you. These high end Japanese knives are entirely handcrafted in Sakai, Japan by true artisans. Their great cutting performance and fine look are tuly worthy of admiration.

All Jikko Japanese knives are characterised for their beautiful design, but when it comes to beautiful blades, the knives from Mahogany Tsuchime series are probably the most noticeable ones. This is one of the most beautiful knife ranges made by Jikko. The nakiri knife in this page is indeed part of the Mahogany Tsuchime series. Taking into consideration their high quality, the knives from this range are characterised for their truly interesting prices.

Being one of the most used types of knives in Japanese cuisine, the nakiri knife is the perfect knife for cutting all types of vegetables with great ease and precision. Its blade ressembles that of a chopper, but it should never be mistaken by a chopper as this knife is designed for vegetables only. 

The best feature of this knife is its extradordinaty blade. It is forged, which means that it was built from a single piece of massive steel shaped into the shape of a knife. This is why the blade is so solid and has a remarkable balance. In its core, it is made of VG10 steel, which is a high quality steel known for its great solidity. Around the core, there are 33 layers of damascus steel that complete the body of the blade.

In fact, the wavy lines running accross the surface of the blade are caused by the layers of damascus steel. However, the aesthetics is not the only advantage of having several layers of damascus steel. In fact, the overlapping layers of soft and hard steel provide the blade the perfect combination between rigidity and flexibility. 

Another great feature of the blade is its hammered finish. Indeed, the surface of the superior side of each blade is hammered with a press, which results in a “hollowed” surface that gives an original look to the blade. The hammered surface also helps to perform cleaner cuts as it reduces the amount of food getting sticked to the blade.

There is still more to know about the blade: it was sharpened by hand by a true Japanese artisan. The process starts with the use sharpening stones with coarse grain, and it finishes with the use of a stone with fine grit 3000. The careful transition from coarse to fine sharpening gives the edge a smooth, sharp finish.

Finally, the handle is made of mahogany wood. It is lightweight, which allows you to have a comfortable grip ideal for daily use. It is also very solid thanks to its 3 steel rivets that hold the structure securely, and it is connected to the blade through a steel mitre that ensures a perfect jonction between both parts.

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