The 3 Best Nakiri Knives of 2024, Tested & Reviewed
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The 3 Best Nakiri Knives of 2024, Tested & Reviewed
We tested 13 popular nakiri knives to see which ones sliced, diced, and chopped the best. We evaluated each knife's sharpness, handle, and balance, too.
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Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Knife VG-1 Gold Stainless Steel
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Syosaku Japanese Vegetable Knife Aoko(Blue Steel)-No.2 Black Pakkawood Handle, Nakiri 6.5-Inch (160mm)
SHIROU-KUNIMITSU is genuine Japanese sword smithing Mr. Komiya family in Fukuoka Prefecture (Kyushu Island) .A real family of artisans, who are
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Shirou-Kunimitsu White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Series SK-3 Nakiri 165mm (6.4 Inch)
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The Best Nakiri for Home Use
Santoku Chef's Knife - Nakiri Aoniko Knife is made of Aogami blue steel with excellent sharpness and durability. Japanese chef knife, Japanese kitchen knives.
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Sakai Takayuki | Aoniko Nakiri Knife | Hasu-Seizo
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Shun Classic Hollow-Ground Nakiri Knife
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Masutani VG1 Nakiri 165mm Red
[Traditional Japanese Hand Forging] Professional Japanese Nakiri knife inherits the traditional Japanese hand forging method; combined with advanced
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7 Inch Nakiri Chef Knife AUS10 3-layer High Carbon Stainless Steel Vegetable Kitchen Knife, Hand Forged Professional Sharp Multipurpose Nakiri