{"product_id":"vintage-7-walnut-nakiri-vegetable-knife-w-kullenscliff","title":"Vintage 7\" Walnut Nakiri Vegetable Knife w\/ Kullenscliff","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLamson\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster the art of vegetable prep like never before. The 7″ Vintage Nakiri transforms every chop into a moment of precision—its Japanese heritage and hollow edge design make slicing through vegetables feel effortless and satisfying. With its balanced weight and safer blade tip, this isn’t just a knife, it’s your gateway to confident, masterful cooking that honors centuries of culinary tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffortless slicing, dicing, and mincing of all vegetables with precision control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect chopping motion for onions, tomatoes, carrots, and delicate produce without sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafer handling than traditional knives thanks to the non-sharp blade tip design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for home chefs ready to elevate their vegetable prep with authentic Japanese technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"panel-title toggle fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" id=\"toggle_37083f87cc9ccae5b\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\"\u003e\u003ca aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"37083f87cc9ccae5b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#37083f87cc9ccae5b\" href=\"https:\/\/lamsonproducts.com\/product\/7-vintage-nakiri-knife-with-kullenschliff-hollow-edge\/#37083f87cc9ccae5b\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"37083f87cc9ccae5b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_37083f87cc9ccae5b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nakiri is an awesome Japanese-style general-purpose kitchen knife similar to a \u003ca title=\"Santoku Knives\" href=\"https:\/\/lamsonproducts.com\/collections\/santoku-knives2\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknife. The blade of the Nakiri is heavier and thicker than the Santoku, resulting in a standard chopping motion versus a rocking motion. It performs extremely well at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Additionally, the blade tip is not sharp, making it safer to use than many other kitchen knife styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Kullenschliff (K) edge, also known as a Granton or Hollow-Edge, is designed to create an air pocket between the food and the blade, helping to prevent sticking. This dynamic design is featured on both the Lamson Nakiri and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamsonproducts.com\/collections\/santoku-knives2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of the Nakiri Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Nakiri knife, when translated, literally means “vegetable chopper.” “Na” means “vegetable” and “Kiri” means chopper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nakiri knife is also very close to an Usuba knife which is also used as a vegetable slicer. However, unlike the Usuba, the Nakiri is double beveled. The Nakiri is, therefore, more popular for vegetable consumers, especially in Europe and the Americas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth the Nakiri and Usuba knives\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamsonproducts.com\/pages\/what-is-a-nakiri-knife\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in centuries-old\u003cspan\u003e Japan when the predominant diet consisted of seafood, rice, and vegetables.  \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese people continue to eat more fish than Europeans or Americans, so the Nakiri knife remains one of the most popular knives in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse of a Nakiri Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nakiri knife has a deep belly on the knife with a predominantly straight edge crafted for chopping rather than rocking. The side on the knife looks a bit like a meat cleaver however the Nakiri is lighter and has a slimmer blade, allowing it to cut through onions, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables quicker and safer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main difference when using a Nakiri knife as opposed to a Chef’s knife or even a Santoku is that the Nakiri is built for chopping with an up and down motion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstructed from superior USA Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel, our full-tang Vintage blades are cut, ground, polished and sharpened in our Massachusetts facilities. Handle scales of Walnut or Midnight (Black G-10) are assembled to the blades with brass or nickel-silver rivets and then the knives are meticulously finished and sharpened.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage Series features updated ergonomically friendly hand-finished Walnut or Midnight (Black G-10) handles that have a traditional, timeless look and feel. The sleek integrated bolster allows for a traditional or pinch-grip. The brass rivets complement the Walnut handle, while the nickel-silver rivets complement the Midnight handle and accents the stainless-steel blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature craftsmanship. \u003c\/strong\u003eMeticulously formed in our Massachusetts facilities, each of our knives is finished to perfection using state-of-the-art technology coupled with hand finishing as well as proprietary polishing and sharpening processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched quality. \u003c\/strong\u003eBlades are formed from superior USA Hi-Carbon Stainless Steel. Knives come with a choice of sleek and sturdy handles of Walnut or Midnight (Black-G-10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable design. \u003c\/strong\u003eOur blades are precision laser cut and tempered to a hardness of 58 on the Rockwell scale. This results in a hard, wickedly sharp blade that retains an edge for longer and is both highly corrosion resistant and elastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior cutting performance. \u003c\/strong\u003eFull tang blades with double brass or nickel-silver riveted handles ensure ideal balance and weight. Our combination machine and hand-sharpening processes ensures a consistently sharp and durable edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior ergonomic handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA curved and recessed integrated bolster provides a seamless transition from handle to blade, resulting in comfortable thumb and finger support for better control and safety. If you use a traditional or advanced “pinch-grip”, you will love the feel and function of these knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty. \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery Lamson product comes with a Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Reliability. \u003c\/strong\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamson.myshopify.com\/pages\/sharp-for-life\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSharp for Life™\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e program supplies a lifetime of complimentary professional sharpening on every knife we make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamson knives are not dishwasher safe. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamsonproducts.com\/pages\/caring-for-sharpening-lamson-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLamson Product Care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47146408083682,"sku":"CTLM0025","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9213\/4297\/files\/56543-W-1.webp?v=1770929725","url":"https:\/\/aakitchenloft.com\/products\/vintage-7-walnut-nakiri-vegetable-knife-w-kullenscliff","provider":"The Kitchen Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}